- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,809 Ft (2,341 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,626 Ft (2,104 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 779 Ft (1,008 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (341 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 Ft (804 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 611 Ft (791 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (1,244 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 388 Ft (503 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 Ft (283 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Ft (314 ₦) | 330 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,765 Ft (2,285 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (503 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 147 Ft (191 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 242,923 Ft (314,358 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,154 Ft (216,308 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,487 Ft (58,863 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,493 Ft (220,629 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,624 Ft (145,743 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,184 Ft (36,472 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,959 Ft (3,829 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,076 Ft (160,562 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,857 Ft (37,342 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,613 Ft (3,381 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,926 Ft (2,492 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,292 Ft (24,966 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,392 Ft (16,036 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,174 Ft (29,988 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,730 Ft (37,178 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,554,070 Ft (7,187,329 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (482 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,628 Ft (12,460 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,564 Ft (3,317 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,981 Ft (3,858 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,777 Ft (13,945 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,273 Ft (1,648 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (1,227 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 Ft (1,016 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 370 Ft (478 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (697 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,876 Ft (3,721 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,904 Ft (8,934 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,232 Ft (4,182 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,395 Ft (18,628 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,491 Ft (14,870 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,564 Ft (2,023 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 683 Ft (883 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 546 Ft (706 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,129 Ft (190,395 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (37 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,590 Ft (16,292 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,255 Ft (1,624 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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