Cost of living in Hungary compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,979 Ft (R$ 27) | R$ 28 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,665 Ft (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 740 Ft (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 239 Ft (R$ 3.27) | R$ 3.40 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 560 Ft (R$ 8) | R$ 5.44 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 935 Ft (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 Ft (R$ 4.45) | R$ 6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 Ft (R$ 3.47) | R$ 3.91 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 257 Ft (R$ 3.52) | R$ 4.54 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,607 Ft (R$ 22) | R$ 40 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 411 Ft (R$ 5.64) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 Ft (R$ 2.00) | R$ 3.28 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 270,849 Ft (R$ 3,714) | R$ 3,124 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,547 Ft (R$ 2,722) | R$ 1,839 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,306 Ft (R$ 635) | R$ 525 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 184,597 Ft (R$ 2,531) | R$ 1,939 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 138,257 Ft (R$ 1,896) | R$ 1,285 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,939 Ft (R$ 410) | R$ 355 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,518 Ft (R$ 48) | R$ 79 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 117,876 Ft (R$ 1,616) | R$ 1,586 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,250 Ft (R$ 360) | R$ 430 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,833 Ft (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,199 Ft (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,769 Ft (R$ 285) | R$ 196 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,419 Ft (R$ 129) | R$ 168 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,048 Ft (R$ 343) | R$ 308 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,393 Ft (R$ 376) | R$ 243 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,948,970 Ft (R$ 81,567) | R$ 86,892 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (R$ 5.32) | R$ 4.33 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,573 Ft (R$ 131) | R$ 213 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,125 Ft (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,758 Ft (R$ 38) | R$ 42 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,169 Ft (R$ 153) | R$ 233 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,193 Ft (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 869 Ft (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 797 Ft (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (R$ 5.80) | R$ 5.55 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 524 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,632 Ft (R$ 36) | R$ 38 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,801 Ft (R$ 93) | R$ 97 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,589 Ft (R$ 49) | R$ 49 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,611 Ft (R$ 187) | R$ 199 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,499 Ft (R$ 158) | R$ 173 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,624 Ft (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 669 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 532 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 151,900 Ft (R$ 2,083) | R$ 2,779 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,625 Ft (R$ 159) | R$ 112 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,362 Ft (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,659 prices entered by 1,492 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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