Cost of living in Hungary compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 243 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 140 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 64 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 37 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 78 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 47 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 27 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 263 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (Mex$ 17,503) | Mex$ 18,980 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (Mex$ 11,553) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (Mex$ 9,552) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (Mex$ 8,093) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (Mex$ 1,584) | Mex$ 850 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 404 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (Mex$ 5,908) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (Mex$ 2,133) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 115 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 109 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (Mex$ 1,588) | Mex$ 917 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 652 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (Mex$ 1,847) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (Mex$ 435,902) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 518 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 84 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 199 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 580 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 76 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 55 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 58 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 32 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 231 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 318 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 156 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 742 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 741 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 149 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 82 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 42 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (Mex$ 10,616) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (Mex$ 1.16) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 909 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 67 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,992 prices entered by 1,165 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Mexico
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