Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 147% | |||
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Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (4,487 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 247% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,150 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (1,348 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (272 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.08 (918 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.78 (1,425 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 196% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (1,966 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.17 (944 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (399 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (977 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 309% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,459 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 188% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.82 (542 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (492 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 338% | |
Housing | + 276% | |||
Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 276% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (601,954 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 352% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,391 (414,357 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 333% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (56,265 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,885 (561,273 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 536% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,089 (324,378 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 507% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (36,201 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (14,775 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 349% | |
40” flat screen tv | $249 (74,156 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (46,306 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 159% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (3,767 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (5,704 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 251% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (17,366 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (14,491 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (28,052 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (33,103 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,646 (7,638,157 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (174 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (14,736 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 136% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (5,092 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (1,694 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (4,465 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (34,784 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 358% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.99 (1,785 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 132% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (1,207 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (1,395 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (1,238 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 196% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (506 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (9,279 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 403% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (15,630 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (7,284 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (66,784 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 800% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (26,060 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 259% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,484 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 185% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 (1,529 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 241% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (1,694 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 301% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $417 (124,255 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (57 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (18,060 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 154% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,239 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 136% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 1,002,744 Ft ($3,367) in Austin, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 424,000 Ft in Pécs.
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