Cost of living in Hungary compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,113 Ft (Taka 1,391) | Taka 267 | + 421% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,776 Ft (Taka 939) | Taka 546 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 Ft (Taka 368) | Taka 218 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 466 Ft (Taka 158) | Taka 92 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,252 Ft (Taka 423) | Taka 154 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,008 Ft (Taka 341) | Taka 88 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,723 Ft (Taka 921) | Taka 475 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 Ft (Taka 237) | Taka 305 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455 Ft (Taka 154) | Taka 56 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 376 Ft (Taka 127) | Taka 407 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,252 Ft (Taka 762) | Taka 1,595 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 762 Ft (Taka 258) | Taka 137 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 328 Ft (Taka 111) | Taka 76 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 385,540 Ft (Taka 130,386) | Taka 38,619 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 287,738 Ft (Taka 97,310) | Taka 21,828 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,339 Ft (Taka 15,671) | Taka 5,017 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 220,613 Ft (Taka 74,609) | Taka 25,126 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,494 Ft (Taka 66,791) | Taka 15,134 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,480 Ft (Taka 10,984) | Taka 10,000 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,253 Ft (Taka 2,115) | Taka 1,380 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,536 Ft (Taka 42,455) | Taka 44,973 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,822 Ft (Taka 11,438) | Taka 9,570 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,702 Ft (Taka 1,590) | Taka 533 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,320 Ft (Taka 1,123) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,829 Ft (Taka 8,059) | Taka 2,114 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,613 Ft (Taka 4,604) | Taka 2,450 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,243 Ft (Taka 9,551) | Taka 4,870 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,236 Ft (Taka 11,240) | Taka 4,397 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,731,730 Ft (Taka 3,291,180) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft (Taka 211) | Taka 109 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,950 Ft (Taka 3,027) | Taka 2,433 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,301 Ft (Taka 1,116) | Taka 836 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,569 Ft (Taka 1,545) | Taka 682 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,279 Ft (Taka 6,182) | Taka 1,500 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,209 Ft (Taka 747) | Taka 360 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,045 Ft (Taka 354) | Taka 411 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,843 Ft (Taka 623) | Taka 625 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 782 Ft (Taka 264) | Taka 102 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,115 Ft (Taka 377) | Taka 129 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,672 Ft (Taka 1,918) | Taka 380 | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hungary | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,898 Ft (Taka 4,362) | Taka 1,745 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,704 Ft (Taka 1,929) | Taka 1,011 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,629 Ft (Taka 5,286) | Taka 3,000 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,253 Ft (Taka 6,173) | Taka 3,597 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,040 Ft (Taka 690) | Taka 1,519 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,226 Ft (Taka 415) | Taka 253 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 905 Ft (Taka 306) | Taka 580 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 234,154 Ft (Taka 79,189) | Taka 35,756 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,675 Ft (Taka 6,992) | Taka 2,307 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,203 Ft (Taka 745) | Taka 327 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 982 prices entered by 296 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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