Cost of living in Hungary compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,148 Ft (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 226 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,645 Ft (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 121 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 735 Ft (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 54 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 274 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 624 Ft (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 621 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 Ft (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 70 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 472 Ft (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 41 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 Ft (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,686 Ft (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 231 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 Ft (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 284,102 Ft (Mex$ 19,430) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 183,476 Ft (Mex$ 12,548) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,892 Ft (Mex$ 2,523) | Mex$ 956 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 186,804 Ft (Mex$ 12,776) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,948 Ft (Mex$ 7,793) | Mex$ 5,168 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,662 Ft (Mex$ 2,097) | Mex$ 676 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,406 Ft (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 382 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,129 Ft (Mex$ 8,489) | Mex$ 6,608 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,135 Ft (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 2,067 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,774 Ft (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 99 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,363 Ft (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 91 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,248 Ft (Mex$ 1,727) | Mex$ 845 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,981 Ft (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 664 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,056 Ft (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,258 Ft (Mex$ 1,864) | Mex$ 1,125 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,620,030 Ft (Mex$ 452,748) | Mex$ 360,304 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 Ft (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,794 Ft (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 555 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,478 Ft (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 74 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,933 Ft (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 200 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,345 Ft (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 551 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 941 Ft (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 81 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 745 Ft (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 49 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 Ft (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 56 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 Ft (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,761 Ft (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 184 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,348 Ft (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 293 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,224 Ft (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 149 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,556 Ft (Mex$ 2,568) | Mex$ 883 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,318 Ft (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 683 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,914 Ft (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 123 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 631 Ft (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 Ft (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 180,140 Ft (Mex$ 12,320) | Mex$ 11,102 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (Mex$ 1.76) | Mex$ 3.30 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,463 Ft (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 968 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,468 Ft (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 62 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,188 prices entered by 1,320 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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