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| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 131% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (4,368 Ft) | 1,904 Ft | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,364 Ft) | 1,606 Ft | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (1,328 Ft) | 761 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (270 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (959 Ft) | 579 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (1,232 Ft) | 548 Ft | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,901 Ft) | 922 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (1,035 Ft) | 317 Ft | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (523 Ft) | 236 Ft | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.49 (1,061 Ft) | 246 Ft | + 331% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,423 Ft) | 1,464 Ft | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (583 Ft) | 398 Ft | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (646 Ft) | 144 Ft | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in United States is 133% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,157 (654,899 Ft) | 256,727 Ft | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,577 (478,771 Ft) | 172,399 Ft | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (55,096 Ft) | 47,575 Ft | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (475,501 Ft) | 165,958 Ft | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (336,828 Ft) | 126,187 Ft | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (35,797 Ft) | 29,532 Ft | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (14,733 Ft) | 3,350 Ft | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $310 (94,233 Ft) | 126,786 Ft | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (36,749 Ft) | 26,250 Ft | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,204 Ft) | 3,234 Ft | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (6,707 Ft) | 3,588 Ft | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (14,546 Ft) | 20,049 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (13,324 Ft) | 10,852 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (25,906 Ft) | 24,870 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (33,691 Ft) | 27,718 Ft | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,776 (6,914,794 Ft) | 5,998,380 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (229 Ft) | 386 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (24,227 Ft) | 9,575 Ft | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 101% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,096 Ft) | 2,125 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (5,710 Ft) | 2,758 Ft | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (33,522 Ft) | 10,316 Ft | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (1,972 Ft) | 1,193 Ft | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (1,040 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.81 (1,459 Ft) | 786 Ft | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (1,042 Ft) | 395 Ft | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (539 Ft) | 480 Ft | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (6,247 Ft) | 2,393 Ft | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 82% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (13,551 Ft) | 6,826 Ft | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (7,497 Ft) | 3,425 Ft | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (61,313 Ft) | 12,525 Ft | + 390% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (22,923 Ft) | 11,377 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,527 Ft) | 1,729 Ft | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (1,479 Ft) | 668 Ft | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (1,735 Ft) | 536 Ft | + 224% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $411 (124,912 Ft) | 151,900 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (59 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (15,461 Ft) | 10,845 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,379 Ft) | 1,350 Ft | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in United States is 96% more expensive than in Hungary
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