Cost of living in Hungary compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,033 Ft (Taka 553) | Taka 263 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,698 Ft (Taka 462) | Taka 344 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 728 Ft (Taka 198) | Taka 162 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 258 Ft (Taka 70) | Taka 74 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 606 Ft (Taka 165) | Taka 112 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 590 Ft (Taka 160) | Taka 50 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,016 Ft (Taka 276) | Taka 581 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 Ft (Taka 97) | Taka 172 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 Ft (Taka 74) | Taka 26 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 Ft (Taka 71) | Taka 391 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,733 Ft (Taka 471) | Taka 1,738 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (Taka 124) | Taka 103 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171 Ft (Taka 47) | Taka 41 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 291,917 Ft (Taka 79,347) | Taka 59,451 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,423 Ft (Taka 58,011) | Taka 33,978 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,869 Ft (Taka 12,468) | Taka 4,046 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,211 Ft (Taka 55,779) | Taka 35,113 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,046 Ft (Taka 39,969) | Taka 15,590 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,620 Ft (Taka 8,051) | Taka 3,803 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,934 Ft (Taka 1,069) | Taka 1,167 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft (Taka 31,462) | Taka 35,909 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft (Taka 6,497) | Taka 13,069 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,358 Ft (Taka 641) | Taka 431 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,134 Ft (Taka 580) | Taka 852 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft (Taka 5,856) | Taka 1,746 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,053 Ft (Taka 2,733) | Taka 1,826 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,599 Ft (Taka 6,958) | Taka 5,220 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft (Taka 7,377) | Taka 4,121 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft (Taka 1,745,090) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft (Taka 104) | Taka 96 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,675 Ft (Taka 2,630) | Taka 2,898 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (Taka 702) | Taka 133 | + 428% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (Taka 656) | Taka 498 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,983 Ft (Taka 5,160) | Taka 1,000 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,405 Ft (Taka 382) | Taka 400 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 858 Ft (Taka 233) | Taka 164 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (Taka 207) | Taka 356 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 Ft (Taka 121) | Taka 84 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (Taka 145) | Taka 141 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,933 Ft (Taka 797) | Taka 167 | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,474 Ft (Taka 1,760) | Taka 1,289 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft (Taka 997) | Taka 888 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (Taka 3,596) | Taka 2,301 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,562 Ft (Taka 3,143) | Taka 1,790 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft (Taka 468) | Taka 817 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 661 Ft (Taka 180) | Taka 304 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft (Taka 147) | Taka 536 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft (Taka 40,431) | Taka 35,756 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (Taka 8) | Taka 1.67 | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft (Taka 3,311) | Taka 1,882 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft (Taka 384) | Taka 272 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,760 prices entered by 395 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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