Cost of living in Hungary compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (₡ 4,821) | ₡ 7,179 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (₡ 3,527) | ₡ 4,244 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (₡ 1,368) | ₡ 2,104 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (₡ 594) | ₡ 1,033 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (₡ 1,614) | ₡ 2,009 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (₡ 1,758) | ₡ 1,170 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (₡ 3,017) | ₡ 2,832 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (₡ 767) | ₡ 1,735 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (₡ 565) | ₡ 961 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (₡ 518) | ₡ 972 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (₡ 3,005) | ₡ 9,064 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (₡ 902) | ₡ 1,602 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (₡ 557) | ₡ 887 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Hungary is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (₡ 490,012) | ₡ 589,206 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (₡ 360,448) | ₡ 339,942 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (₡ 76,343) | ₡ 36,687 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (₡ 304,038) | ₡ 378,343 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (₡ 283,408) | ₡ 224,652 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (₡ 47,394) | ₡ 21,419 | + 121% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (₡ 7,510) | ₡ 13,402 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (₡ 178,319) | ₡ 192,502 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (₡ 52,836) | ₡ 70,289 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (₡ 6,921) | ₡ 4,103 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (₡ 5,411) | ₡ 2,235 | + 142% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (₡ 39,277) | ₡ 39,927 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (₡ 17,287) | ₡ 19,656 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (₡ 42,004) | ₡ 54,687 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (₡ 53,292) | ₡ 47,659 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 20% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (₡ 14,478,763) | ₡ 14,778,300 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (₡ 879) | ₡ 703 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (₡ 13,627) | ₡ 23,869 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (₡ 4,464) | ₡ 3,885 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (₡ 5,953) | ₡ 7,483 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (₡ 28,681) | ₡ 34,202 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (₡ 3,394) | ₡ 5,144 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (₡ 1,594) | ₡ 3,186 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (₡ 1,736) | ₡ 3,490 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (₡ 1,201) | ₡ 1,268 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (₡ 1,620) | ₡ 1,924 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (₡ 6,714) | ₡ 7,493 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (₡ 14,383) | ₡ 14,613 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (₡ 7,082) | ₡ 6,915 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (₡ 23,524) | ₡ 13,750 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (₡ 23,561) | ₡ 29,844 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (₡ 3,658) | ₡ 4,584 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (₡ 1,153) | ₡ 3,313 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (₡ 1,139) | ₡ 1,607 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (₡ 347,952) | ₡ 347,355 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (₡ 43) | ₡ 38 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (₡ 25,805) | ₡ 34,947 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (₡ 2,941) | ₡ 2,752 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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