Cost of living in Hungary compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,200 Ft (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,890 Ft (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 828 Ft (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 327 Ft (R$ 5.76) | R$ 4.15 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 683 Ft (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 Ft (R$ 13) | R$ 5.78 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,334 Ft (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 473 Ft (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 294 Ft (R$ 5.18) | R$ 4.50 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 Ft (R$ 4.81) | R$ 5.51 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,291 Ft (R$ 40) | R$ 42 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 151 Ft (R$ 2.65) | R$ 3.57 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 279,246 Ft (R$ 4,918) | R$ 3,033 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 184,192 Ft (R$ 3,244) | R$ 2,024 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,467 Ft (R$ 607) | R$ 574 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,999 Ft (R$ 3,593) | R$ 2,247 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,315 Ft (R$ 2,348) | R$ 1,472 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,555 Ft (R$ 521) | R$ 449 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,822 Ft (R$ 85) | R$ 80 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,072 Ft (R$ 2,115) | R$ 1,814 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,138 Ft (R$ 566) | R$ 535 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Ft (R$ 45) | R$ 24 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,988 Ft (R$ 53) | R$ 18 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,578 Ft (R$ 362) | R$ 207 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,811 Ft (R$ 173) | R$ 192 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,362 Ft (R$ 500) | R$ 340 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,168 Ft (R$ 443) | R$ 253 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,477,440 Ft (R$ 131,702) | R$ 98,908 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 455 Ft (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,359 Ft (R$ 165) | R$ 222 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,206 Ft (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,934 Ft (R$ 87) | R$ 46 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,208 Ft (R$ 180) | R$ 231 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,206 Ft (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 735 Ft (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 866 Ft (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 771 Ft (R$ 14) | R$ 5.86 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 803 Ft (R$ 14) | R$ 4.66 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,116 Ft (R$ 55) | R$ 48 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,747 Ft (R$ 136) | R$ 92 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,044 Ft (R$ 71) | R$ 54 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,961 Ft (R$ 528) | R$ 190 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,142 Ft (R$ 161) | R$ 183 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,917 Ft (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 706 Ft (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,730 Ft (R$ 3,201) | R$ 3,724 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (R$ 0.36) | R$ 1.27 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,228 Ft (R$ 198) | R$ 127 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,621 Ft (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Brazil
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