Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (4,378 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,169 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (962 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (246 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (880 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (974 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,871 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (977 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (548 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (756 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (3,784 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (561 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (633 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 265% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 265% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,199 (647,470 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,445 (425,417 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (52,632 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,599 (470,725 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,036 (304,967 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (30,790 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (15,807 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $261 (76,737 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (34,209 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,285 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (5,359 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (14,069 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (12,830 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (25,574 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (30,610 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,717 (6,393,559 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (180 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (24,347 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 291% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (4,618 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,286 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (6,278 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (30,604 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,980 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (1,063 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (1,078 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (861 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (512 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (6,257 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (14,665 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (6,794 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (38,512 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (26,740 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,536 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (1,467 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.42 (1,595 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (125,153 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (40 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (13,568 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,059 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 966,641 Ft ($3,283) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 407,000 Ft in Pécs.
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