Cost of Living in Pecs

Summary of cost of living in Pecs, Hungary:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,862.2 (928,798.1 Ft), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $796.5 (258,470.2 Ft), excluding rent.
  • Pecs is 30.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Pecs is, on average, 59.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $11.56 8.63-15.41
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $61.63 36.98-77.04
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $9.24 7.70-9.24
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $1.68 1.23-3.08
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.31 1.54-3.70
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $2.45 1.08-3.36
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $1.33 1.08-2.16
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.27 0.92-1.85
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.22 1.08-1.51
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $1.47 1.26-2.80
White Rice (1 lb) $1.11 0.70-1.40
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.29 2.22-3.85
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.71 3.05-5.59
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.06 2.03-3.49
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.41 5.08-8.39
Apples (1 lb) $1.11 0.70-1.26
Bananas (1 lb) $1.03 0.98-2.10
Oranges (1 lb) $1.19 0.98-2.80
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.80 0.84-3.49
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.51 0.39-0.70
Onions (1 lb) $0.63 0.49-0.77
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.85 1.54-2.47
Bottled Water (50 oz) $0.57 0.43-0.92
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $4.62 2.40-7.70
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.35 1.23-1.68
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.58 1.69-3.79
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $8.94 7.70-9.24
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.54 1.39-1.54
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $23.57 22.50-26.50
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.39 2.93-7.70
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.38 2.38-2.43
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $24.65
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.86 1.77-1.96
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $27,704.14 27,704.14-32,511.53
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $35,786.65 33,898.28-38,536.18
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $170.65 112.02-203.73
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $20.85 15.41-28.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $21.12 15.41-33.90
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $47.00 33.60-52.39
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $18.49 9.24-30.82
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $8.94 6.72-12.33
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $431.43 246.53-616.33
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $7,704.15
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $101.19 36.98-154.08
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $51.62 15.41-72.81
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $97.34 77.04-123.27
Men's Leather Business Shoes $111.71 92.45-184.90
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $624.26 554.70-690.29
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $445.08 369.80-554.70
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $994.76 770.42-1,232.66
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $692.35 567.03-770.42
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $314.92 286.29-1,717.76
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $264.82 171.78-1,574.61
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1,070.72
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 8.00 6.00-10.00

Prices in Pecs

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Last update: 15 October 2026
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