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Budapest is 55% cheaper

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 BudapestEquivalent in New York CityDifference
$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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