Cost of living in Hungary compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (COL$42,038) | COL$33,775 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (COL$31,250) | COL$25,705 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (COL$12,250) | COL$10,498 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (COL$6,217) | COL$4,396 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (COL$14,011) | COL$9,111 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (COL$15,247) | COL$3,930 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (COL$27,357) | COL$12,073 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (COL$6,958) | COL$8,823 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (COL$5,047) | COL$3,496 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (COL$4,524) | COL$3,603 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (COL$25,637) | COL$49,286 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (COL$7,538) | COL$5,843 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (COL$5,203) | COL$3,220 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 60% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (COL$4,557,039) | COL$3,076,590 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (COL$3,199,079) | COL$1,526,600 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (COL$713,054) | COL$282,823 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (COL$2,610,164) | COL$1,746,670 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (COL$1,971,279) | COL$964,419 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (COL$437,931) | COL$186,441 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (COL$64,243) | COL$70,734 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (COL$1,556,242) | COL$1,451,730 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (COL$458,329) | COL$449,268 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (COL$45,860) | COL$21,716 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (COL$39,219) | COL$15,896 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (COL$361,304) | COL$198,936 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (COL$156,256) | COL$126,323 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (COL$366,631) | COL$321,275 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (COL$430,777) | COL$248,008 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (COL$128,357,367) | COL$68,740,200 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (COL$8,178) | COL$3,789 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (COL$121,444) | COL$142,199 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 58% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (COL$38,665) | COL$16,684 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (COL$53,385) | COL$23,255 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (COL$243,043) | COL$95,730 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (COL$27,289) | COL$18,331 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (COL$13,672) | COL$12,960 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (COL$14,499) | COL$18,152 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (COL$8,015) | COL$7,559 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (COL$12,466) | COL$5,982 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (COL$57,656) | COL$28,724 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (COL$160,365) | COL$43,190 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (COL$64,202) | COL$29,928 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (COL$197,661) | COL$137,911 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (COL$217,404) | COL$113,750 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (COL$40,300) | COL$30,685 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (COL$9,938) | COL$10,275 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (COL$9,957) | COL$4,363 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (COL$3,095,888) | COL$2,605,450 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (COL$390) | COL$243 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (COL$230,951) | COL$113,274 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (COL$25,799) | COL$9,984 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 45% more expensive than in Colombia
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