Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 203% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (7,257 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (3,895 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,370 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (447 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (1,826 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (1,399 Ft) | 936 Ft | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,351 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (1,761 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 (944 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (970 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,025 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 421% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.48 (892 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (1,392 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 651% | |
| Housing | + 390% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 390% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,738 (1,342,968 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 749% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,308 (1,188,748 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 1264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (89,020 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,350 (844,231 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 939% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,882 (676,207 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 1235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (34,075 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (23,153 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 560% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (115,752 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (54,486 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (4,499 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (9,710 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (17,658 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (12,572 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (34,815 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (35,753 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,665 (8,502,999 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (541 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (23,192 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (6,410 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,107 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (13,452 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (44,335 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (3,097 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (1,683 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,391 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (1,431 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (875 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (8,837 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 372% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (18,386 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (10,720 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $261 (93,623 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (28,619 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (4,887 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.36 (1,928 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 300% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,588 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (180,485 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (67 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (24,631 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (3,528 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 220% | |
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TOTAL | + 179% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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