Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (4,153 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 221% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (2,294 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (977 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (285 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.54 (1,040 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (912 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,049 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (957 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (417 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (789 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 230% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (3,935 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 154% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.59 (468 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (513 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 356% | |
Housing | + 186% | |||
Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,273 (374,126 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,053 (309,586 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (58,355 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,153 (338,776 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $791 (232,543 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (36,184 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (15,183 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 361% | |
40” flat screen tv | $388 (114,077 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (35,641 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,376 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (5,398 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 232% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (14,324 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (11,850 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (29,783 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (37,028 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,572 (6,927,104 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (263 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (11,235 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,882 Ft | - | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (2,770 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (6,979 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 230% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (27,924 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 268% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (1,903 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (876 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (1,493 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (856 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 105% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (602 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (5,678 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (12,714 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (6,662 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (35,849 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 383% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (21,297 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 193% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,254 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (1,224 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 173% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (1,792 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 324% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (125,999 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (66 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 119% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (9,645 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (2,534 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 133% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 864,769 Ft ($2,943) in Bakersfield, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 437,000 Ft in Pécs.
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