- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Malaysia
- Debrecen
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Debrecen (Hungary) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,750 Ft (RM29) | RM15 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,394 Ft (RM23) | RM10 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Ft (RM10) | RM9 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 262 Ft (RM4.36) | RM6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 510 Ft (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 283 Ft (RM4.71) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 Ft (RM19) | RM35 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 Ft (RM4.48) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Ft (RM5.87) | RM3.55 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Ft (RM3.32) | RM12 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Ft (RM12) | RM78 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 Ft (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 155 Ft (RM2.57) | RM3.28 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Debrecen (Hungary) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Ft (RM997) | RM1,135 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 45,000 Ft (RM747) | RM525 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,167 Ft (RM800) | RM165 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 63,333 Ft (RM1,052) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 52,500 Ft (RM872) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083 Ft (RM400) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,900 Ft (RM48) | RM136 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,057 Ft (RM1,728) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Ft (RM381) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,634 Ft (RM27) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,260 Ft (RM21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Debrecen (Hungary) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Ft (RM116) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,672 Ft (RM144) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,333 Ft (RM271) | RM212 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Ft (RM332) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Debrecen (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,905,500 Ft (RM98,090) | RM109,250 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 385 Ft (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,500 Ft (RM108) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,007 Ft (RM50) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Debrecen (Hungary) is 53% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,087 Ft (RM35) | RM16 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,266 Ft (RM38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,603 Ft (RM110) | RM30 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 942 Ft (RM16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 846 Ft (RM14) | RM8 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 732 Ft (RM12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 323 Ft (RM5.37) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 Ft (RM7) | RM8 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,956 Ft (RM32) | RM14 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Debrecen (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,081 Ft (RM84) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Ft (RM50) | RM23 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,636 Ft (RM110) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,500 Ft (RM141) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,040 Ft (RM17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Ft (RM4.15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 275 Ft (RM4.57) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 58,554 Ft (RM973) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 38 Ft (RM0.62) | RM0.24 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,000 Ft (RM133) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,040 Ft (RM17) | RM13 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 166 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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HUF
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For example, you would need at least RM3,376
(203,236 Ft)
in Debrecen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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