Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 57% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft (£3.95) | £10 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft (£3.20) | £5.65 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft (£1.87) | £4.17 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft (£0.58) | £0.73 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 429 Ft (£1.03) | £2.75 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft (£1.08) | £1.92 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft (£2.64) | £5.41 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft (£0.50) | £1.89 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft (£0.34) | £0.81 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft (£0.46) | £2.16 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft (£2.67) | £7 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 370 Ft (£0.89) | £1.92 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft (£0.32) | £0.74 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 76% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,377 Ft (£171) | £1,367 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,776 Ft (£93) | £832 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft (£55) | £164 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Ft (£96) | £1,029 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft (£96) | £915 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £156 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft (£8) | £19 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Ft (£480) | £340 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft (£46) | £71 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft (£7) | £5.36 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £10 | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft (£39) | £49 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft (£41) | £54 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft (£43) | £55 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft (£4,799) | £22,837 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft (£0.90) | £1.23 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft (£18) | £59 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft (£2.72) | £2.90 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft (£3.60) | £9 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft (£12) | £75 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 725 Ft (£1.74) | £2.74 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft (£1.57) | £1.35 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft (£2.56) | £2.57 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (£1.02) | £1.80 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft (£0.76) | £1.49 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft (£4.64) | £11 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft (£10) | £23 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft (£7) | £22 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £54 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft (£3.12) | £8 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft (£0.48) | £2.65 | - 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft (£0.73) | £3.79 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft (£7) | £35 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft (£2.39) | £9 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,459 (607,842 Ft) in Békéscsaba.
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