Cost of living in Hungary compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,979 Ft (E£ 103) | E£ 128 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,665 Ft (E£ 86) | E£ 73 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 740 Ft (E£ 38) | E£ 43 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 239 Ft (E£ 12) | E£ 15 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft (E£ 32) | E£ 20 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 560 Ft (E£ 29) | E£ 9 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 935 Ft (E£ 48) | E£ 43 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 Ft (E£ 17) | E£ 24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 Ft (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 257 Ft (E£ 13) | E£ 24 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,607 Ft (E£ 83) | E£ 168 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 411 Ft (E£ 21) | E£ 13 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 Ft (E£ 8) | E£ 7 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 60% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 270,849 Ft (E£ 14,030) | E£ 9,581 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,547 Ft (E£ 10,285) | E£ 4,820 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,306 Ft (E£ 2,399) | E£ 687 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 184,597 Ft (E£ 9,562) | E£ 6,245 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 138,257 Ft (E£ 7,162) | E£ 3,546 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,939 Ft (E£ 1,551) | E£ 699 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,518 Ft (E£ 182) | E£ 201 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 117,876 Ft (E£ 6,106) | E£ 5,334 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,250 Ft (E£ 1,360) | E£ 2,705 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,833 Ft (E£ 147) | E£ 75 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,199 Ft (E£ 114) | E£ 61 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,769 Ft (E£ 1,076) | E£ 689 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,419 Ft (E£ 488) | E£ 769 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,048 Ft (E£ 1,298) | E£ 1,889 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,393 Ft (E£ 1,419) | E£ 963 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 15% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,948,970 Ft (E£ 308,162) | E£ 406,747 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (E£ 20) | E£ 7 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,573 Ft (E£ 496) | E£ 392 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 32% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,125 Ft (E£ 110) | E£ 51 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,758 Ft (E£ 143) | E£ 64 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,169 Ft (E£ 579) | E£ 281 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,193 Ft (E£ 62) | E£ 99 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 869 Ft (E£ 45) | E£ 43 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 797 Ft (E£ 41) | E£ 44 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (E£ 22) | E£ 23 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 524 Ft (E£ 27) | E£ 25 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,632 Ft (E£ 136) | E£ 70 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 5% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,801 Ft (E£ 352) | E£ 405 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,589 Ft (E£ 186) | E£ 155 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,611 Ft (E£ 705) | E£ 1,080 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,499 Ft (E£ 596) | E£ 560 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,624 Ft (E£ 84) | E£ 80 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 669 Ft (E£ 35) | E£ 36 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 532 Ft (E£ 28) | E£ 46 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 151,900 Ft (E£ 7,869) | E£ 9,726 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (E£ 1.42) | E£ 1.54 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,625 Ft (E£ 602) | E£ 495 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,362 Ft (E£ 71) | E£ 40 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 16% more expensive than in Egypt
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