Cost of living in Hungary compared to Colombia
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (COL$36,721) | COL$35,926 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (COL$26,869) | COL$26,648 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (COL$10,423) | COL$10,705 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (COL$4,522) | COL$4,545 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (COL$12,291) | COL$9,776 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (COL$13,395) | COL$4,171 | + 221% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (COL$22,985) | COL$12,479 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (COL$5,839) | COL$9,405 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (COL$4,301) | COL$3,552 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (COL$3,944) | COL$4,084 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (COL$22,888) | COL$47,778 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (COL$6,869) | COL$6,561 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (COL$4,244) | COL$3,694 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (COL$3,732,690) | COL$3,431,470 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (COL$2,745,730) | COL$1,816,540 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (COL$581,549) | COL$334,934 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (COL$2,316,023) | COL$1,939,220 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (COL$2,158,874) | COL$1,047,990 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (COL$361,027) | COL$234,976 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (COL$57,207) | COL$74,151 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (COL$1,358,354) | COL$1,386,040 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (COL$402,478) | COL$444,453 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (COL$52,724) | COL$21,857 | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (COL$41,215) | COL$14,400 | + 186% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (COL$299,193) | COL$205,158 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (COL$131,685) | COL$139,363 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (COL$319,965) | COL$358,761 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (COL$405,958) | COL$301,004 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (COL$110,292,768) | COL$73,975,400 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (COL$6,693) | COL$4,009 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (COL$103,805) | COL$147,580 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (COL$34,008) | COL$21,178 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (COL$45,348) | COL$27,786 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (COL$218,475) | COL$120,452 | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (COL$25,857) | COL$24,902 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (COL$12,140) | COL$14,232 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (COL$13,224) | COL$19,846 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (COL$9,150) | COL$8,145 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (COL$12,344) | COL$6,086 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (COL$51,141) | COL$32,498 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Hungary | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (COL$109,562) | COL$51,543 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (COL$53,950) | COL$30,038 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (COL$179,196) | COL$134,433 | + 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (COL$179,476) | COL$125,396 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (COL$27,865) | COL$33,247 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (COL$8,785) | COL$10,735 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (COL$8,674) | COL$5,952 | + 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (COL$2,650,541) | COL$2,545,900 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (COL$327) | COL$203 | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (COL$196,573) | COL$112,857 | + 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (COL$22,400) | COL$9,009 | + 149% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Colombia
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