Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 56% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,714 Ft (€4.79) | €16 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,476 Ft (€4.12) | €7 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (€2.26) | €4.12 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (€0.61) | €1.23 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (€1.38) | €4.06 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 522 Ft (€1.46) | €1.54 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 847 Ft (€2.37) | €4.69 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (€0.96) | €1.50 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (€0.56) | €0.98 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (€0.63) | €1.30 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (€3.65) | €10 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 348 Ft (€0.97) | €2.01 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Ft (€0.23) | €0.62 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 35% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (€353) | €592 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (€235) | €430 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (€112) | €121 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (€282) | €424 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,675 Ft (€164) | €315 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,834 Ft (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,590 Ft (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (€331) | €379 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (€57) | €111 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (€7) | €9 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (€2.81) | €6 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 4% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,798 Ft (€58) | €78 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (€30) | €22 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (€61) | €80 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,718 Ft (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,460,590 Ft (€15,262) | €20,726 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (€1.05) | €1.58 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,219 Ft (€20) | €30 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,321 Ft (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Ft (€5.47) | €3.14 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,249 Ft (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,619 Ft (€21) | €31 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 996 Ft (€2.78) | €3.64 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (€2.12) | €4.30 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (€2.21) | €3.74 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (€0.83) | €1.84 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (€1.06) | €2.07 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (€4.81) | €9 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,240 Ft (€15) | €26 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,928 Ft (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,900 Ft (€25) | €45 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,438 Ft (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (€3.66) | €9 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 475 Ft (€1.33) | €3.80 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Ft (€1.10) | €3.87 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,225 Ft (€451) | €434 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Ft (€0.10) | €0.36 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,493 Ft (€21) | €41 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,048 Ft (€2.93) | €4.66 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Szeged (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,000 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,181 (422,715 Ft) in Szeged.
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