Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary)
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Berkeley, California | Szolnok | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (6,839 Ft) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,213 Ft) | 1,768 Ft | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,325 Ft) | 880 Ft | + 164% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (479 Ft) | 267 Ft | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.67 (1,716 Ft) | 594 Ft | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.71 (1,732 Ft) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (4,831 Ft) | 976 Ft | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (1,364 Ft) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (752 Ft) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.31 (1,586 Ft) | 282 Ft | + 463% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,088 Ft) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (923 Ft) | 373 Ft | + 147% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (925 Ft) | 194 Ft | + 377% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Berkeley, California | Szolnok | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,725 (1,369,796 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,139 (1,154,380 Ft) | 135,190 Ft | + 754% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (67,705 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,686 (987,962 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,054 (755,235 Ft) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (37,685 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (23,704 Ft) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $367 (134,956 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (43,150 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,004 Ft) | 3,537 Ft | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (9,990 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (20,267 Ft) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (39,414 Ft) | 18,715 Ft | + 111% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $185 (68,004 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 215% | |||
Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,705 (8,718,119 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (507 Ft) | 444 Ft | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (51,830 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | + 705% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Berkeley, California | Szolnok | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (53,626 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,547 Ft | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.30 (1,949 Ft) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,279 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.83 (1,407 Ft) | 461 Ft | + 205% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (870 Ft) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (9,953 Ft) | 2,234 Ft | + 345% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Berkeley, California | Szolnok | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (22,807 Ft) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (9,465 Ft) | 3,106 Ft | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (67,610 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (33,904 Ft) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (4,713 Ft) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (1,581 Ft) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,617 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (226,440 Ft) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (29,895 Ft) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (3,870 Ft) | 1,599 Ft | + 142% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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