- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,809 Ft (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 119 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,626 Ft (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 96 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 779 Ft (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 65 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 611 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 64 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 388 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 38 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 Ft (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Ft (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,765 Ft (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 216 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 147 Ft (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 242,923 Ft (Mex$ 16,528) | Mex$ 19,281 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,154 Ft (Mex$ 11,373) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,487 Ft (Mex$ 3,095) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,493 Ft (Mex$ 11,600) | Mex$ 12,158 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,624 Ft (Mex$ 7,663) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,184 Ft (Mex$ 1,918) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,959 Ft (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 382 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,076 Ft (Mex$ 8,442) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,857 Ft (Mex$ 1,963) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,613 Ft (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 110 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,926 Ft (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 79 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,292 Ft (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 838 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,392 Ft (Mex$ 843) | Mex$ 674 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,174 Ft (Mex$ 1,577) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,730 Ft (Mex$ 1,955) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,554,070 Ft (Mex$ 377,896) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,628 Ft (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 451 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,564 Ft (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 77 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,981 Ft (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 181 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,777 Ft (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 545 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,273 Ft (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 72 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 Ft (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 55 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 370 Ft (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,876 Ft (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 127 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,904 Ft (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 379 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,232 Ft (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 138 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,395 Ft (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,491 Ft (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 750 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,564 Ft (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 103 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 683 Ft (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 546 Ft (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,129 Ft (Mex$ 10,011) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (Mex$ 1.95) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,590 Ft (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 757 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,255 Ft (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 52 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,322 prices entered by 1,504 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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