Cost of living in Bydgoszcz is 25% lower than in Budapest (without rent).
Rent in Bydgoszcz is 5% more expensive than in Budapest.
Cost of living including rent in Bydgoszcz is 10% lower than in Budapest.
Food in Bydgoszcz is 16% cheaper than in Budapest.
Transport in Bydgoszcz is 54% cheaper than in Budapest.
| Bydgoszcz | Budapest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bydgoszcz | Budapest | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.76 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.5 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.73 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.69 $ | 1.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.96 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.14 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.42 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.56 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.83 $ | 6.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.99 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.2 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.03 $ | 12.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.2 $ | 61.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.61 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.3 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.21 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 3.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 86.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
212 $ | 134 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.8 $ | 18.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 429 $ | 453 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 899 $ | 799 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 616 $ | 603 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,166 $ | 1,093 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,965 $ | 4,116 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,220 $ | 2,686 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,288 $ | 1,262 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48 % | 7.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 50 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.49 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Haircut | 5.58 $ | 11.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 94.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.2 $ | 80.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 357 $ | 448 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,127 $ | 11,060 $ |