- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,824 Ft (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 118 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,616 Ft (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 95 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764 Ft (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 66 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 263 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 31 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 592 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 955 Ft (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 62 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 385 Ft (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 37 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 217 Ft (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 223 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 Ft (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,071 Ft (Mex$ 17,759) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 168,179 Ft (Mex$ 12,040) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,003 Ft (Mex$ 3,150) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,997 Ft (Mex$ 12,027) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,101 Ft (Mex$ 8,097) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,776 Ft (Mex$ 1,988) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,245 Ft (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 383 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,074 Ft (Mex$ 8,596) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,389 Ft (Mex$ 1,889) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,588 Ft (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 104 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,824 Ft (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 89 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,564 Ft (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 799 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,244 Ft (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 656 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,928 Ft (Mex$ 1,641) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,358 Ft (Mex$ 2,030) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 57% | |
| 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 | 5,451,530 Ft (Mex$ 390,272) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 371 Ft (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,680 Ft (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 466 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,552 Ft (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 77 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,003 Ft (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 186 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,014 Ft (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 543 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,178 Ft (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 68 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 924 Ft (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 49 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 53 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 359 Ft (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Ft (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,981 Ft (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 123 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,494 Ft (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 383 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,338 Ft (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 136 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,785 Ft (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,500 Ft (Mex$ 823) | Mex$ 742 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,554 Ft (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 103 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 44 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,632 Ft (Mex$ 10,569) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (Mex$ 2.07) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,098 Ft (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 715 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,247 Ft (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 52 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,690 prices entered by 1,579 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 15% more expensive than in Mexico
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