Cost of living in Jena, Germany vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jena (Germany) is 95% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (4,160 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,707 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (1,170 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (267 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (650 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (781 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.73 (1,336 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (798 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (368 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (289 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,305 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (592 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (344 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Jena (Germany) is 95% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €937 (335,510 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €731 (261,929 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (48,432 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €487 (174,605 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (125,221 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (23,927 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (7,346 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (125,306 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (30,297 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (1,580 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (4,210 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Jena (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (22,661 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (11,202 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (26,594 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (30,178 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Jena (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,388 (5,869,921 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (500 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (19,423 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 212% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (5,848 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Jena (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.60 (2,007 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,866 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (14,328 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.75 (2,058 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.11 (755 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (907 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.21 (433 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (675 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,676 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Jena (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (10,110 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,453 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (20,140 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (14,787 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (2,273 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (935 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 (924 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (143,277 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (35 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (14,840 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,239 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 192 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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