Budapest Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
45
Budapest
vs
68
Chicago
Budapest is 23 pts cheaper
Rent
35
Budapest
vs
55
Chicago
Budapest is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
48
Budapest
vs
85
Chicago
Budapest is 37 pts cheaper
Restaurants
42
Budapest
vs
80
Chicago
Budapest is 38 pts cheaper
Transport
52
Budapest
vs
90
Chicago
Budapest is 38 pts cheaper
Utilities
58
Budapest
vs
95
Chicago
Budapest is 37 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Budapest salary
| Salary in Budapest | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $75,556 | $25,556 more |
| $75,000 | $113,333 | $38,333 more |
| $100,000 | $151,111 | $51,111 more |
| $125,000 | $188,889 | $63,889 more |
| $150,000 | $226,667 | $76,667 more |
| $200,000 | $302,222 | $102,222 more |
Budapest vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 23%. Budapest is the more affordable option.
Rent: Budapest has a rent index of 35, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Budapest: $1,350/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Budapest wins 6, while Chicago wins 0.
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