Budapest Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
45
Budapest
vs
100
New York City
Budapest is 55 pts cheaper
Rent
35
Budapest
vs
100
New York City
Budapest is 65 pts cheaper
Groceries
48
Budapest
vs
100
New York City
Budapest is 52 pts cheaper
Restaurants
42
Budapest
vs
100
New York City
Budapest is 58 pts cheaper
Transport
52
Budapest
vs
100
New York City
Budapest is 48 pts cheaper
Utilities
58
Budapest
vs
100
New York City
Budapest is 42 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Budapest salary
| Salary in Budapest | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $111,111 | $61,111 more |
| $75,000 | $166,667 | $91,667 more |
| $100,000 | $222,222 | $122,222 more |
| $125,000 | $277,778 | $152,778 more |
| $150,000 | $333,333 | $183,333 more |
| $200,000 | $444,444 | $244,444 more |
Budapest vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 55%. Budapest is the more affordable option.
Rent: Budapest has a rent index of 35, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Budapest: $1,350/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Budapest wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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