Cost of living in Hungary compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (RD$ 412) | RD$ 518 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (RD$ 299) | RD$ 338 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (RD$ 128) | RD$ 159 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (RD$ 51) | RD$ 71 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (RD$ 116) | RD$ 99 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (RD$ 150) | RD$ 63 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (RD$ 257) | RD$ 293 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (RD$ 74) | RD$ 97 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (RD$ 42) | RD$ 65 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (RD$ 43) | RD$ 102 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (RD$ 346) | RD$ 931 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (RD$ 71) | RD$ 77 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (RD$ 33) | RD$ 65 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (RD$ 48,552) | RD$ 39,458 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (RD$ 32,048) | RD$ 19,141 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (RD$ 6,505) | RD$ 5,135 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (RD$ 26,496) | RD$ 21,489 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (RD$ 22,450) | RD$ 12,439 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (RD$ 4,394) | RD$ 2,969 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (RD$ 625) | RD$ 1,843 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (RD$ 16,388) | RD$ 22,005 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (RD$ 5,918) | RD$ 8,939 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (RD$ 522) | RD$ 350 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (RD$ 315) | RD$ 341 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (RD$ 4,405) | RD$ 2,068 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (RD$ 1,893) | RD$ 2,230 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (RD$ 3,852) | RD$ 4,052 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (RD$ 5,123) | RD$ 4,739 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (RD$ 1,209,176) | RD$ 1,053,280 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (RD$ 73) | RD$ 58 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (RD$ 1,366) | RD$ 3,070 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (RD$ 456) | RD$ 375 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (RD$ 617) | RD$ 516 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (RD$ 2,430) | RD$ 1,578 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (RD$ 225) | RD$ 361 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (RD$ 142) | RD$ 241 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (RD$ 118) | RD$ 230 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (RD$ 73) | RD$ 113 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (RD$ 115) | RD$ 146 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (RD$ 569) | RD$ 961 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 12% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (RD$ 1,539) | RD$ 695 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (RD$ 785) | RD$ 547 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (RD$ 2,641) | RD$ 1,110 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (RD$ 2,310) | RD$ 2,416 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (RD$ 295) | RD$ 417 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (RD$ 140) | RD$ 119 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (RD$ 109) | RD$ 121 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (RD$ 29,449) | RD$ 27,203 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (RD$ 3.21) | RD$ 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (RD$ 2,382) | RD$ 2,066 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (RD$ 431) | RD$ 231 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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