Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 46% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,714 Ft (€4.71) | €9 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,476 Ft (€4.05) | €5.45 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (€2.22) | €3.75 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (€0.60) | €1.23 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (€1.35) | €3.25 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 522 Ft (€1.43) | €1.35 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 847 Ft (€2.33) | €4.12 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (€0.94) | €1.36 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (€0.55) | €0.68 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (€0.62) | €1.14 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (€3.58) | €8 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 348 Ft (€0.96) | €2.02 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Ft (€0.22) | €0.90 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (€346) | €426 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (€230) | €302 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (€110) | €122 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (€277) | €316 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,675 Ft (€161) | €245 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,834 Ft (€76) | €94 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,590 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (€325) | €351 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (€56) | €71 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (€2.76) | €5.67 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,798 Ft (€57) | €83 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (€60) | €70 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,718 Ft (€60) | €71 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,460,590 Ft (€14,991) | €23,202 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (€1.04) | €1.57 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,219 Ft (€20) | €39 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,321 Ft (€12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Ft (€5.37) | €3.23 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,249 Ft (€6) | €5.59 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,619 Ft (€21) | €32 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 996 Ft (€2.73) | €3.88 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (€2.08) | €3.80 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (€2.17) | €3.50 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (€0.82) | €1.53 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (€1.04) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (€4.73) | €11 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,240 Ft (€14) | €22 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,928 Ft (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,900 Ft (€24) | €38 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,438 Ft (€20) | €46 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (€3.60) | €7 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 475 Ft (€1.30) | €3.40 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Ft (€1.08) | €3.22 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,225 Ft (€443) | €792 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Ft (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,493 Ft (€21) | €38 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,048 Ft (€2.88) | €4.08 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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