Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 175% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (6,326 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (3,759 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,474 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (440 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (920 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (1,505 Ft) | 936 Ft | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,888 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (1,208 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (623 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.89 (1,399 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 374% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,439 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 371% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 (1,236 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 (1,033 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 457% | |
| Housing | + 309% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 309% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,113 (1,118,726 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,036 (731,794 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 740% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (51,123 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,283 (820,494 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 910% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,684 (605,124 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 1095% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (39,600 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (14,671 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 (93,542 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (30,091 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (3,208 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (9,832 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (16,979 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (14,198 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (33,570 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (46,392 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,072 (9,371,033 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (363 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (34,562 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 383% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (9,619 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,967 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (6,776 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (23,009 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,914 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (987 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,320 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (1,461 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (707 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (11,375 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 508% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (14,372 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (10,587 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (72,234 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (37,492 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (4,767 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (1,727 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 258% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,446 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (112,382 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (38 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (19,874 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (3,977 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 261% | |
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TOTAL | + 166% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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