Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft ($2.63) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 485 Ft ($1.33) | $1.20 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft ($3.41) | $5.05 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft ($3.21) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,196 Ft ($6) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft ($1.42) | $3.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft ($1.10) | $1.48 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft ($0.99) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft ($7) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft ($1.65) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft ($0.82) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 404,546 Ft ($1,114) | $1,794 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 278,824 Ft ($768) | $1,350 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,009 Ft ($135) | $212 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,756 Ft ($575) | $1,518 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 171,292 Ft ($472) | $964 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,727 Ft ($93) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft ($13) | $57 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft ($346) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft ($100) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft ($13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,113 Ft ($9) | $29 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,712 Ft ($79) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,505 Ft ($32) | $158 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,150 Ft ($83) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft ($95) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft ($26,285) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 623 Ft ($1.72) | $1.13 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,838 Ft ($27) | $33 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,517 Ft ($12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft ($9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,498 Ft ($10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,771 Ft ($57) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft ($5.31) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft ($3.09) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,113 Ft ($3.06) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 816 Ft ($2.25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft ($2.94) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,768 Ft ($13) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,474 Ft ($32) | $52 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft ($14) | $21 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft ($54) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,265 Ft ($53) | $87 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,905 Ft ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft ($2.59) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 796 Ft ($2.19) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft ($812) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,493 Ft ($51) | $54 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft ($5.57) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,061 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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