Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,438 Ft ($10) | $16 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,477 Ft ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 976 Ft ($2.72) | $4.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 496 Ft ($1.38) | $1.01 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,186 Ft ($3.30) | $3.70 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,269 Ft ($3.53) | $5.22 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,147 Ft ($5.98) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 546 Ft ($1.52) | $3.60 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 421 Ft ($1.17) | $1.74 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 356 Ft ($0.99) | $4.56 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,043 Ft ($5.69) | $16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 576 Ft ($1.60) | $2.36 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 470 Ft ($1.31) | $2.77 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 375,478 Ft ($1,046) | $2,369 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 253,780 Ft ($707) | $1,519 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,068 Ft ($167) | $223 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 209,480 Ft ($583) | $1,201 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,614 Ft ($425) | $970 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 35,952 Ft ($100) | $156 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,213 Ft ($15) | $55 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft ($364) | $371 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft ($99) | $90 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft ($11) | $11 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 51% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft ($80) | $47 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft ($34) | $115 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft ($81) | $81 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft ($95) | $117 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft ($28,414) | $23,626 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft ($1.78) | $1.09 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft ($27) | $61 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,484 Ft ($12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 36% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft ($59) | $129 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft ($5.01) | $6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft ($3.03) | $3.96 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft ($3.00) | $5.53 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft ($1.86) | $3.32 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft ($2.73) | $2.31 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft ($13) | $24 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft ($36) | $55 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft ($14) | $26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft ($48) | $334 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft ($47) | $85 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft ($2.17) | $8 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft ($2.18) | $5.32 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft ($708) | $773 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft ($0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft ($51) | $44 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft ($5.63) | $9 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,268 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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