Cost of living in Hungary compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,113 Ft (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 311 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,776 Ft (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 174 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 Ft (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 72 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 466 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,159 Ft (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 49 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,008 Ft (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 34 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,192 Ft (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 85 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 Ft (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 46 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455 Ft (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 33 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 363 Ft (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 31 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,215 Ft (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 265 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 787 Ft (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Ft (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 417,197 Ft (Mex$ 22,943) | Mex$ 22,928 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,162 Ft (Mex$ 16,672) | Mex$ 11,895 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,339 Ft (Mex$ 2,548) | Mex$ 1,264 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 229,437 Ft (Mex$ 12,617) | Mex$ 14,573 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 201,290 Ft (Mex$ 11,070) | Mex$ 7,356 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,480 Ft (Mex$ 1,786) | Mex$ 866 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,253 Ft (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 420 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,536 Ft (Mex$ 6,904) | Mex$ 5,679 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,822 Ft (Mex$ 1,860) | Mex$ 2,383 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,702 Ft (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 125 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,320 Ft (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 136 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,829 Ft (Mex$ 1,310) | Mex$ 939 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,613 Ft (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 760 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,243 Ft (Mex$ 1,553) | Mex$ 1,700 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,236 Ft (Mex$ 1,828) | Mex$ 1,426 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,731,730 Ft (Mex$ 535,178) | Mex$ 411,115 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,985 Ft (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 651 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,301 Ft (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 101 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,569 Ft (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 255 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,279 Ft (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 731 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,209 Ft (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 81 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,045 Ft (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 66 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,843 Ft (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 83 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 782 Ft (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,115 Ft (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,672 Ft (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 304 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Hungary | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,898 Ft (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 384 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,704 Ft (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 174 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,629 Ft (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 929 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,603 Ft (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 858 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,123 Ft (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 199 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,226 Ft (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 91 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 913 Ft (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 57 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 234,154 Ft (Mex$ 12,877) | Mex$ 11,182 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (Mex$ 1.65) | Mex$ 2.22 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,675 Ft (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 887 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,197 Ft (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 80 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Mexico
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