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Cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Debrecen (Hungary) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,750 Ft (元44) | 元26 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,430 Ft (元36) | 元25 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Ft (元15) | 元8 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 255 Ft (元6) | 元15 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 510 Ft (元13) | 元9 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 283 Ft (元7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 Ft (元28) | 元83 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 Ft (元7) | 元6 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Ft (元9) | 元5.66 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Ft (元5.01) | 元4.00 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Ft (元18) | 元80 | - 78% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 394 Ft (元10) | 元8 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 155 Ft (元3.89) | 元6 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Debrecen (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Ft (元1,504) | 元3,286 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 45,000 Ft (元1,128) | 元2,010 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,167 Ft (元1,208) | 元483 | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 63,333 Ft (元1,588) | 元2,375 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 52,500 Ft (元1,316) | 元1,454 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083 Ft (元604) | 元100 | + 504% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,900 Ft (元73) | 元65 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | 104,496 Ft (元2,620) | 元10,000 | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,529 Ft (元565) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,633 Ft (元41) | 元38 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,708 Ft (元43) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Debrecen (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Ft (元175) | 元509 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,313 Ft (元208) | 元100 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,333 Ft (元409) | 元680 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Ft (元501) | 元1,500 | - 67% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Debrecen (Hungary) is 9% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,905,500 Ft (元148,058) | 元183,333 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 385 Ft (元10) | 元7 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,500 Ft (元163) | 元117 | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,991 Ft (元75) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Debrecen (Hungary) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,087 Ft (元52) | 元15 | + 249% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,266 Ft (元57) | 元10 | + 468% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,638 Ft (元166) | 元100 | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 942 Ft (元24) | 元15 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 869 Ft (元22) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 771 Ft (元19) | 元28 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Ft (元8) | 元7 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 445 Ft (元11) | 元7 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,997 Ft (元50) | 元40 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Debrecen (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,372 Ft (元135) | 元100 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Ft (元75) | 元112 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,523 Ft (元214) | 元120 | + 78% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,500 Ft (元213) | 元195 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,021 Ft (元26) | 元50 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Ft (元6) | 元38 | - 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 275 Ft (元7) | 元15 | - 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,498 Ft (元3,698) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 38 Ft (元0.94) | 元1.00 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,000 Ft (元201) | 元168 | + 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,040 Ft (元26) | 元40 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Debrecen (Hungary) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,564
(381,474 Ft)
in Debrecen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,500
in Zhengzhou.
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