Cost of living in Hungary compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft ($10) | $8 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft ($2.80) | $2.76 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft ($1.42) | $1.05 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft ($3.21) | $2.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft ($3.49) | $1.21 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft ($6) | $3.80 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft ($1.59) | $2.03 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft ($1.15) | $1.18 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft ($1.04) | $1.54 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft ($5.87) | $15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft ($1.72) | $2.08 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft ($1.19) | $0.96 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 28% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft ($1,043) | $676 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft ($732) | $399 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft ($163) | $58 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft ($597) | $530 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft ($451) | $292 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft ($100) | $44 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft ($15) | $24 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft ($356) | $457 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft ($105) | $162 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft ($10) | $7 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft ($9) | $10 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft ($83) | $60 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft ($36) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft ($84) | $112 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft ($99) | $82 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft ($29,371) | $20,603 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft ($1.87) | $0.83 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft ($28) | $22 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft ($9) | $6 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft ($12) | $9 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft ($56) | $36 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft ($3.13) | $4.12 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft ($3.32) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft ($1.83) | $2.16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft ($2.85) | $1.68 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft ($13) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft ($37) | $18 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft ($15) | $12 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft ($45) | $43 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft ($50) | $51 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft ($2.27) | $3.46 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft ($2.28) | $1.84 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft ($708) | $838 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft ($53) | $51 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft ($5.90) | $4.92 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador
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