Cost of living in Debrecen (Hungary) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Debrecen (Hungary) is 31% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Debrecen | Pretoria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,297 Ft (R 119) | R 128 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,729 Ft (R 89) | R 71 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 803 Ft (R 42) | R 40 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 253 Ft (R 13) | R 20 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 743 Ft (R 38) | R 55 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 783 Ft (R 40) | R 25 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,403 Ft (R 228) | R 58 | + 294% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 466 Ft (R 24) | R 26 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 291 Ft (R 15) | R 19 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft (R 13) | R 22 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,672 Ft (R 86) | R 99 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 705 Ft (R 36) | R 23 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,187 Ft (R 61) | R 17 | + 269% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Debrecen (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,696 Ft (R 10,896) | R 13,163 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 220,044 Ft (R 11,380) | R 11,021 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,577 Ft (R 2,150) | R 1,634 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,297 Ft (R 7,876) | R 7,510 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 89,941 Ft (R 4,651) | R 6,147 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,026 Ft (R 1,294) | R 970 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,732 Ft (R 193) | R 660 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 121,910 Ft (R 6,305) | R 5,939 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,579 Ft (R 1,685) | R 1,346 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,664 Ft (R 138) | R 73 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,734 Ft (R 90) | R 118 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Debrecen (Hungary) is 19% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,979 Ft (R 1,395) | R 742 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,296 Ft (R 636) | R 604 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,467 Ft (R 1,627) | R 1,468 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,478 Ft (R 1,111) | R 1,617 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Debrecen (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,675,300 Ft (R 552,072) | R 371,678 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 681 Ft (R 35) | R 23 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,521 Ft (R 337) | R 816 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,672 Ft (R 190) | R 158 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Debrecen (Hungary) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,368 Ft (R 122) | R 66 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,042 Ft (R 157) | R 236 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,265 Ft (R 531) | R 546 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,644 Ft (R 85) | R 39 | + 118% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 Ft (R 46) | R 30 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 906 Ft (R 47) | R 57 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 Ft (R 19) | R 25 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 650 Ft (R 34) | R 21 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,562 Ft (R 132) | R 150 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Debrecen (Hungary) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Debrecen | Pretoria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,788 Ft (R 351) | R 374 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,620 Ft (R 187) | R 210 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,581 Ft (R 495) | R 793 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,287 Ft (R 532) | R 628 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,372 Ft (R 123) | R 70 | + 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 551 Ft (R 29) | R 32 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 494 Ft (R 26) | R 37 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,903 Ft (R 8,838) | R 7,815 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Ft (R 2.01) | R 1.89 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,226 Ft (R 581) | R 607 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,441 Ft (R 75) | R 50 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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