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Pécs vs Budapest

Hungary vs Hungary · 170 km apart

Pécs

Hungary

Ft216,080 ($592)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Budapest

Hungary

Ft287,080 ($787)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Pécs is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pécs 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 Pécs  ·  Full cost of living in Budapest

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pécs cheaper than Budapest?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $592 per month in Pécs versus $787 in Budapest — about 33% less.
How far is Pécs from Budapest?
The straight-line distance between Pécs and Budapest is approximately 170 km (106 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Pécs or Budapest?
The estimated average net salary is $1,200 in Pécs and $1,560 in Budapest. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $608 in Pécs versus $773 in Budapest per month.