Cost of living in Hungary compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,033 Ft (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 178 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,698 Ft (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 111 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 728 Ft (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 54 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 258 Ft (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 606 Ft (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 33 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 590 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,016 Ft (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 68 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 Ft (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,733 Ft (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 225 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171 Ft (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 291,917 Ft (Mex$ 20,694) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,423 Ft (Mex$ 15,130) | Mex$ 8,707 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,869 Ft (Mex$ 3,252) | Mex$ 1,260 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,211 Ft (Mex$ 14,547) | Mex$ 10,820 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,046 Ft (Mex$ 10,424) | Mex$ 5,562 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,620 Ft (Mex$ 2,100) | Mex$ 853 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,934 Ft (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 378 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft (Mex$ 8,205) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 1,945 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,358 Ft (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 101 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,134 Ft (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 84 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft (Mex$ 1,527) | Mex$ 847 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,053 Ft (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 616 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,599 Ft (Mex$ 1,815) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft (Mex$ 455,129) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,675 Ft (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 498 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 83 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 201 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,983 Ft (Mex$ 1,346) | Mex$ 533 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,405 Ft (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 70 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 858 Ft (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 48 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 56 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 Ft (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,933 Ft (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 189 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,474 Ft (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 343 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 139 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 949 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,562 Ft (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 657 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 114 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 661 Ft (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 61 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 40 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft (Mex$ 10,545) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (Mex$ 2.13) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 925 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 57 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,980 prices entered by 1,559 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 22% more expensive than in Mexico
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