- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,824 Ft (2,310 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,616 Ft (2,047 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764 Ft (968 ₦) | 994 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 263 Ft (333 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (810 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 592 Ft (750 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 955 Ft (1,210 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 385 Ft (487 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 217 Ft (275 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (302 ₦) | 339 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (2,175 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (502 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 Ft (175 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,071 Ft (314,299 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 168,179 Ft (213,078 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,003 Ft (55,751 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,997 Ft (212,847 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,101 Ft (143,296 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,776 Ft (35,192 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,245 Ft (4,112 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,074 Ft (152,130 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,389 Ft (33,434 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,588 Ft (3,278 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,824 Ft (2,311 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,564 Ft (24,788 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,244 Ft (15,513 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,928 Ft (29,049 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,358 Ft (35,928 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,451,530 Ft (6,906,933 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 371 Ft (471 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,680 Ft (12,264 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,552 Ft (3,233 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,003 Ft (3,804 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,014 Ft (15,221 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,178 Ft (1,492 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 924 Ft (1,170 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (964 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 359 Ft (455 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Ft (691 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,981 Ft (3,777 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,494 Ft (8,228 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,338 Ft (4,229 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,785 Ft (18,733 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,500 Ft (14,570 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,554 Ft (1,969 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (822 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (637 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,632 Ft (187,046 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (37 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,098 Ft (16,595 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,247 Ft (1,580 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria
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