Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 141% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 141% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 kr (4,068 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 215% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (2,738 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (2,011 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 169% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (421 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr (1,080 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (893 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (1,679 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (907 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (369 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (575 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (3,361 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (743 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (448 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 298% | |
Housing | + 172% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 172% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr (479,810 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (314,684 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (30,716 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr (314,384 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (218,347 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 308% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (28,425 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (9,231 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 180% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr (136,230 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (28,185 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (2,795 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (7,435 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 357% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (32,907 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr (11,559 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr (35,523 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (39,879 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 166% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 166% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr (7,258,934 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (511 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (29,582 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 375% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (10,892 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 181% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (1,749 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (4,392 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (6,918 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (1,405 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (1,052 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (776 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (628 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (677 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (10,790 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 485% | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 116% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (13,145 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (8,886 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (35,342 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 376% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (26,892 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 270% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (4,203 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 244% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (1,323 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 195% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (1,927 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 356% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (151,368 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (47 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (15,846 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (2,145 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 98% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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