Cost of living in Hungary compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,992 Ft (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 Ft (R$ 32) | R$ 33 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 847 Ft (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 456 Ft (R$ 6) | R$ 5.75 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Ft (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 911 Ft (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,905 Ft (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 384 Ft (R$ 5.45) | R$ 5.82 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 326 Ft (R$ 4.63) | R$ 5.96 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,926 Ft (R$ 27) | R$ 44 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 505 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 232 Ft (R$ 3.29) | R$ 4.58 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 397,960 Ft (R$ 5,649) | R$ 3,542 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 241,445 Ft (R$ 3,428) | R$ 2,467 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,439 Ft (R$ 858) | R$ 663 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 212,261 Ft (R$ 3,013) | R$ 2,697 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,830 Ft (R$ 2,127) | R$ 1,722 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,882 Ft (R$ 481) | R$ 612 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,038 Ft (R$ 57) | R$ 89 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,538 Ft (R$ 1,612) | R$ 2,006 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,457 Ft (R$ 546) | R$ 636 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,182 Ft (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,475 Ft (R$ 78) | R$ 20 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,453 Ft (R$ 390) | R$ 250 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,760 Ft (R$ 139) | R$ 246 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,606 Ft (R$ 363) | R$ 388 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,199 Ft (R$ 528) | R$ 297 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,432,030 Ft (R$ 119,700) | R$ 109,173 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 630 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,523 Ft (R$ 135) | R$ 228 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,027 Ft (R$ 43) | R$ 22 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,861 Ft (R$ 55) | R$ 48 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,535 Ft (R$ 292) | R$ 258 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,904 Ft (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,070 Ft (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,227 Ft (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 651 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,083 Ft (R$ 15) | R$ 4.87 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,330 Ft (R$ 61) | R$ 52 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,467 Ft (R$ 234) | R$ 108 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,970 Ft (R$ 71) | R$ 63 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,912 Ft (R$ 183) | R$ 207 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,930 Ft (R$ 255) | R$ 192 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,061 Ft (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 995 Ft (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 Ft (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 187,636 Ft (R$ 2,664) | R$ 4,254 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.29 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,124 Ft (R$ 243) | R$ 126 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,487 Ft (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19,055 prices entered by 1,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil
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