Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 43% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft ($5.45) | $11 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft ($4.41) | $7 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft ($2.58) | $3.12 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft ($0.79) | $0.98 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 429 Ft ($1.42) | $2.09 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft ($1.49) | $1.42 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft ($3.64) | $4.37 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft ($0.69) | $1.85 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft ($0.47) | $1.31 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft ($0.64) | $1.36 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft ($3.68) | $15 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 370 Ft ($1.22) | $1.97 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft ($0.44) | $0.94 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,377 Ft ($236) | $769 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,776 Ft ($128) | $443 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft ($76) | $51 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Ft ($132) | $573 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft ($132) | $306 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $34 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Ft ($661) | $546 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft ($63) | $166 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft ($10) | $7 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $12 | - | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 38% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft ($54) | $71 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft ($29) | $50 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft ($56) | $104 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft ($59) | $91 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft ($6,611) | $22,323 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft ($1.24) | $0.92 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft ($25) | $23 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $8 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 40% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft ($3.75) | $5.07 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft ($4.96) | $10 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft ($17) | $36 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 725 Ft ($2.40) | $5.77 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft ($2.17) | $3.73 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft ($3.53) | $4.63 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft ($1.40) | $1.98 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft ($1.05) | $1.61 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft ($6) | $10 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft ($14) | $18 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft ($10) | $11 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft ($16) | $63 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $47 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft ($4.30) | $9 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft ($0.66) | $4.93 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft ($1.00) | $2.19 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $690 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft ($10) | $57 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft ($3.29) | $5.24 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 37% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,500 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,586 (479,903 Ft) in Békéscsaba.
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