Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (3,942 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (2,389 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (1,017 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (261 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.51 (742 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (1,219 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 153% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (1,992 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (995 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (473 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 179% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (642 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (3,948 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 155% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (493 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (703 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 525% | |
Housing | + 253% | |||
Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,912 (564,686 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 324% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,585 (468,104 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 389% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (38,422 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (392,978 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 345% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $944 (278,914 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 422% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (23,121 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (16,862 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 412% | |
40” flat screen tv | $246 (72,793 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (32,954 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (2,636 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (10,489 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 545% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (12,461 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (14,614 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (20,959 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (30,039 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,867 (7,048,671 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (187 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (25,578 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 310% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (6,190 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 59% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (1,850 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (4,703 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (41,954 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 453% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (1,857 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 141% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (1,020 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (1,641 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.11 (1,213 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 190% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (514 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (6,368 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 245% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (11,157 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (6,884 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (48,752 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 557% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (18,323 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 152% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (3,219 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (1,412 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 215% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (1,588 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 276% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (126,564 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (32 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (13,072 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.96 (1,760 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 963,933 Ft ($3,264) in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 407,000 Ft in Pécs.
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