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Budapest vs Szeged

Hungary vs Hungary · 163 km apart

Budapest

Hungary

Ft287,080 ($787)

single / month

VS

Szeged

Hungary

Ft216,080 ($592)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Szeged is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Budapest runs about $787 versus $592 in Szeged — 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 Szeged

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Budapest cheaper than Szeged?
No. Budapest costs an estimated $787 per month for a single person, about 25% more than Szeged at $592.
How far is Budapest from Szeged?
The straight-line distance between Budapest and Szeged is approximately 163 km (101 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Budapest or Szeged?
The estimated average net salary is $1,560 in Budapest and $1,200 in Szeged. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $773 in Budapest versus $608 in Szeged per month.