Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 185% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (6,172 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (3,764 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (2,877 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (424 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (1,273 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.47 (1,965 Ft) | 936 Ft | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (3,169 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (1,364 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (1,048 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (1,231 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 317% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,728 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 309% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (790 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (1,034 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 458% | |
| Housing | + 343% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 343% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,448 (1,238,761 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 683% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,686 (965,254 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 1007% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (69,628 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,990 (714,847 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 780% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,678 (602,807 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 1090% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (33,990 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (22,853 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 552% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (117,073 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (45,030 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,325 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (9,518 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (20,028 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $86 (31,005 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (33,098 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (41,682 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,026 (8,991,948 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (355 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $124 (44,606 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 523% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (6,318 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,729 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,226 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (42,258 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,442 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (1,571 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (1,553 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.82 (1,732 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (945 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (10,197 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 445% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (23,241 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (9,982 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $294 (105,634 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (38,188 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (5,349 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 308% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (2,019 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 319% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,449 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (154,407 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (58 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (30,897 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 293% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (3,660 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 232% | |
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TOTAL | + 203% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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