Cost of living in Hungary compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 105% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Hungary | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (E£ 452) | E£ 245 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (E£ 331) | E£ 166 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (E£ 128) | E£ 114 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (E£ 56) | E£ 32 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (E£ 151) | E£ 64 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (E£ 165) | E£ 14 | + 1092% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (E£ 283) | E£ 98 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (E£ 72) | E£ 37 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (E£ 53) | E£ 15 | + 242% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (E£ 49) | E£ 51 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (E£ 282) | E£ 234 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (E£ 85) | E£ 22 | + 277% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (E£ 52) | E£ 14 | + 269% | |
Housing | + 131% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 131% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Hungary | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (E£ 45,933) | E£ 24,504 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (E£ 33,788) | E£ 12,343 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (E£ 7,156) | E£ 1,497 | + 378% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (E£ 28,500) | E£ 13,219 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (E£ 26,566) | E£ 7,080 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (E£ 4,443) | E£ 1,310 | + 239% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (E£ 704) | E£ 303 | + 132% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (E£ 16,715) | E£ 13,094 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (E£ 4,953) | E£ 10,228 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (E£ 649) | E£ 193 | + 236% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (E£ 507) | E£ 133 | + 282% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
Hungary | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (E£ 3,682) | E£ 2,437 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (E£ 1,620) | E£ 1,995 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (E£ 3,937) | E£ 5,429 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (E£ 4,996) | E£ 4,987 | + 0% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 77% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Hungary | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (E£ 1,357,219) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (E£ 82) | E£ 11 | + 621% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (E£ 1,277) | E£ 620 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 177% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 177% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Hungary | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (E£ 418) | E£ 56 | + 649% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (E£ 558) | E£ 112 | + 400% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (E£ 2,688) | E£ 419 | + 542% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (E£ 318) | E£ 76 | + 320% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (E£ 149) | E£ 125 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (E£ 163) | E£ 100 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (E£ 113) | E£ 63 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (E£ 152) | E£ 43 | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (E£ 629) | E£ 134 | + 370% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 71% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Hungary | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (E£ 1,348) | E£ 576 | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (E£ 664) | E£ 278 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (E£ 2,205) | E£ 1,113 | + 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (E£ 2,209) | E£ 931 | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (E£ 343) | E£ 130 | + 164% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (E£ 108) | E£ 75 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (E£ 107) | E£ 218 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (E£ 32,617) | E£ 19,450 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (E£ 4.02) | E£ 3.15 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (E£ 2,419) | E£ 1,592 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (E£ 276) | E£ 62 | + 346% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,322 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 88% more expensive than in Egypt
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