Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 134% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 92% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Frankfurt am Main | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,424 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 150% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,335 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (1,998 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 177% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (463 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.15 (1,215 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (771 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,569 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (1,005 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (587 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (351 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,443 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 111% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (663 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.89 (730 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 244% | |
Housing | + 216% | |||
Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 216% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,017 (778,836 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | + 363% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,570 (605,944 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | + 441% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €232 (89,717 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,249 (482,058 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 493% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €867 (334,873 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 561% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €231 (89,353 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (13,280 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 307% | |
40” flat screen tv | €456 (175,869 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (42,549 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,068 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (6,458 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (31,160 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (13,159 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (34,668 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (51,706 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 165% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 (9,882,448 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 (757 Ft) | 526 Ft | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (32,800 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 336% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (7,644 Ft) | 4,457 Ft | + 71% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,986 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,173 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (19,477 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (1,501 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (1,006 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (1,336 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (545 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (711 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (9,856 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 427% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Frankfurt am Main | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (16,504 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (9,507 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 229% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (36,503 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (24,677 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 222% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,759 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 263% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (1,252 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 160% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (1,565 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (186,275 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (39 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (17,271 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 120% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,791 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 153% | |
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TOTAL | + 134% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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