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Budapest vs Pécs

Hungary vs Hungary · 170 km apart

Budapest

Hungary

Ft287,080 ($787)

single / month

VS

Pécs

Hungary

Ft216,080 ($592)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBudapestPécsCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.80$6.00Pécs
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$31.20$24.00Pécs
Cappuccino$2.34$1.80Pécs
Monthly groceries (single person)$177$136Pécs
Monthly public transport pass$28.60$22.00Pécs
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$75.40$58.00Pécs
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$21.84$16.80Pécs
Fitness club membership$21.84$16.80Pécs
Cinema ticket$5.72$4.40Pécs
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$383$276Pécs
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$267$192Pécs
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$800$576Pécs
Total single-person budget$787$592Pécs
Average net salary$1,560$1,200

Verdict

Pécs is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Budapest runs about $787 versus $592 in Pécs — a difference of roughly 25%.

Salary-adjusted, Budapest leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Budapest  ·  Full cost of living in Pécs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Budapest cheaper than Pécs?
No. Budapest costs an estimated $787 per month for a single person, about 25% more than Pécs at $592.
How far is Budapest from Pécs?
The straight-line distance between Budapest and Pécs is approximately 170 km (106 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Budapest or Pécs?
The estimated average net salary is $1,560 in Budapest and $1,200 in Pécs. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $773 in Budapest versus $608 in Pécs per month.