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Szombathely vs Budapest

Hungary vs Hungary · 185 km apart

Szombathely

Hungary

Ft216,080 ($592)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Budapest

Hungary

Ft287,080 ($787)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Szombathely cheaper than Budapest?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $592 per month in Szombathely versus $787 in Budapest — about 33% less.
How far is Szombathely from Budapest?
The straight-line distance between Szombathely and Budapest is approximately 185 km (115 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Szombathely or Budapest?
The estimated average net salary is $1,200 in Szombathely and $1,560 in Budapest. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $608 in Szombathely versus $773 in Budapest per month.