Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 61% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,913 Ft (37 lei) | 32 lei | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,656 Ft (33 lei) | 18 lei | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 940 Ft (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 497 Ft (6 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,213 Ft (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Ft (11 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,084 Ft (26 lei) | 14 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 454 Ft (5.70 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Ft (5.06 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 339 Ft (4.25 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,059 Ft (26 lei) | 25 lei | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 595 Ft (7 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 268 Ft (3.37 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 113% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 406,075 Ft (5,093 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 289,756 Ft (3,634 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,501 Ft (571 lei) | 390 lei | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 269,830 Ft (3,385 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 164,416 Ft (2,062 lei) | 914 lei | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,414 Ft (469 lei) | 253 lei | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,091 Ft (51 lei) | 32 lei | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 111,445 Ft (1,398 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,542 Ft (458 lei) | 330 lei | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,685 Ft (59 lei) | 30 lei | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,795 Ft (73 lei) | 23 lei | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,697 Ft (347 lei) | 261 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,629 Ft (121 lei) | 131 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,711 Ft (373 lei) | 270 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,343 Ft (393 lei) | 251 lei | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,812,460 Ft (97,993 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft (8 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,527 Ft (120 lei) | 74 lei | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,639 Ft (71 lei) | 21 lei | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 61% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,228 Ft (40 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,829 Ft (48 lei) | 28 lei | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,109 Ft (290 lei) | 84 lei | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,774 Ft (35 lei) | 20 lei | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,080 Ft (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,139 Ft (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 902 Ft (11 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,132 Ft (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,998 Ft (50 lei) | 16 lei | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 59% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,025 Ft (264 lei) | 69 lei | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,222 Ft (66 lei) | 43 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,021 Ft (213 lei) | 166 lei | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,658 Ft (284 lei) | 135 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,140 Ft (39 lei) | 21 lei | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,062 Ft (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 818 Ft (10 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 198,318 Ft (2,488 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (0.37 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,437 Ft (244 lei) | 121 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,072 Ft (26 lei) | 16 lei | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 954 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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