Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (3,097 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (2,244 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (959 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (384 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (869 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (1,127 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (1,933 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (556 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (313 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (324 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (2,599 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (534 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (247 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (364,843 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (240,829 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (48,883 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (199,106 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (168,701 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (33,018 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (4,693 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (123,145 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (44,468 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (3,919 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (2,369 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (33,100 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (14,222 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (28,943 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (38,499 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (9,086,395 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (547 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (10,262 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (3,427 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 552% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (4,634 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (18,261 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (1,693 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (1,071 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (883 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (552 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (867 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (4,272 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (11,565 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (5,898 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (19,845 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (17,361 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (2,217 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (1,050 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (817 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (221,295 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (24 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (17,903 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (3,241 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 547% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 849 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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