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Kecskemét vs Budapest

Hungary vs Hungary · 82 km apart

Kecskemét

Hungary

Ft216,080 ($592)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Budapest

Hungary

Ft287,080 ($787)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Kecskemét is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kecskemét runs about $592 versus $787 in Budapest — a difference of roughly 33%.

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 Kecskemét  ·  Full cost of living in Budapest

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kecskemét cheaper than Budapest?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $592 per month in Kecskemét versus $787 in Budapest — about 33% less.
How far is Kecskemét from Budapest?
The straight-line distance between Kecskemét and Budapest is approximately 82 km (51 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kecskemét or Budapest?
The estimated average net salary is $1,200 in Kecskemét and $1,560 in Budapest. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $608 in Kecskemét versus $773 in Budapest per month.