Cost of living in Hungary compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (Taka 655) | Taka 532 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (Taka 475) | Taka 488 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (Taka 203) | Taka 263 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (Taka 81) | Taka 98 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (Taka 184) | Taka 134 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (Taka 238) | Taka 96 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (Taka 409) | Taka 329 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (Taka 118) | Taka 203 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (Taka 66) | Taka 27 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (Taka 68) | Taka 530 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (Taka 550) | Taka 1,346 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (Taka 113) | Taka 112 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (Taka 52) | Taka 58 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (Taka 77,198) | Taka 43,087 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (Taka 50,958) | Taka 21,416 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (Taka 10,343) | Taka 4,489 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (Taka 42,130) | Taka 37,342 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (Taka 35,696) | Taka 20,129 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (Taka 6,986) | Taka 3,105 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (Taka 993) | Taka 947 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (Taka 26,057) | Taka 36,542 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (Taka 9,409) | Taka 16,205 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (Taka 829) | Taka 369 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (Taka 501) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (Taka 7,004) | Taka 2,612 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (Taka 3,009) | Taka 3,117 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (Taka 6,124) | Taka 9,947 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (Taka 8,146) | Taka 6,827 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (Taka 1,922,621) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (Taka 116) | Taka 91 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (Taka 2,171) | Taka 1,696 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (Taka 725) | Taka 296 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (Taka 980) | Taka 1,395 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (Taka 3,864) | Taka 1,191 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (Taka 358) | Taka 498 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (Taka 227) | Taka 208 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (Taka 187) | Taka 690 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (Taka 117) | Taka 173 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (Taka 183) | Taka 229 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (Taka 904) | Taka 304 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (Taka 2,447) | Taka 1,410 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (Taka 1,248) | Taka 885 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (Taka 4,199) | Taka 1,939 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (Taka 3,673) | Taka 3,617 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (Taka 469) | Taka 1,328 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (Taka 222) | Taka 393 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (Taka 173) | Taka 594 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (Taka 46,825) | Taka 35,756 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (Taka 5.11) | Taka 2.19 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (Taka 3,788) | Taka 1,057 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (Taka 686) | Taka 264 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,160 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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