Budapest Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
45
Budapest
vs
105
San Francisco
Budapest is 60 pts cheaper
Rent
35
Budapest
vs
110
San Francisco
Budapest is 75 pts cheaper
Groceries
48
Budapest
vs
102
San Francisco
Budapest is 54 pts cheaper
Restaurants
42
Budapest
vs
105
San Francisco
Budapest is 63 pts cheaper
Transport
52
Budapest
vs
95
San Francisco
Budapest is 43 pts cheaper
Utilities
58
Budapest
vs
98
San Francisco
Budapest is 40 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Budapest salary
| Salary in Budapest | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $116,667 | $66,667 more |
| $75,000 | $175,000 | $100,000 more |
| $100,000 | $233,333 | $133,333 more |
| $125,000 | $291,667 | $166,667 more |
| $150,000 | $350,000 | $200,000 more |
| $200,000 | $466,667 | $266,667 more |
Budapest vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 60%. Budapest is the more affordable option.
Rent: Budapest has a rent index of 35, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Budapest: $1,350/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Budapest wins 6, while San Francisco wins 0.
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