Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,148 Ft (3,066 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,645 Ft (2,348 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 735 Ft (1,049 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 274 Ft (392 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 624 Ft (890 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 621 Ft (886 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 Ft (1,632 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 472 Ft (673 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (396 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 Ft (359 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,686 Ft (2,407 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 Ft (647 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (217 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 284,102 Ft (405,608 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 183,476 Ft (261,946 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,892 Ft (52,670 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 186,804 Ft (266,697 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,948 Ft (162,682 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,662 Ft (43,776 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,406 Ft (6,290 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,129 Ft (177,217 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,135 Ft (37,313 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,774 Ft (3,960 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,363 Ft (4,802 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,248 Ft (36,046 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,981 Ft (12,822 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,056 Ft (34,345 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,258 Ft (38,916 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 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 | 6,620,030 Ft (9,451,317 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 Ft (564 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,794 Ft (13,983 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,478 Ft (3,538 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,933 Ft (7,043 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,345 Ft (30,474 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 941 Ft (1,343 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 745 Ft (1,063 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 Ft (1,343 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 Ft (680 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft (607 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,761 Ft (5,369 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,348 Ft (9,062 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,224 Ft (4,603 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,556 Ft (53,618 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,318 Ft (11,875 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,914 Ft (2,733 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 631 Ft (902 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 Ft (645 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 180,140 Ft (257,183 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (37 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,463 Ft (14,938 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,468 Ft (2,096 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,368 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria
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