Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,033 Ft (2,593 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,698 Ft (2,166 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 728 Ft (928 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 258 Ft (329 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 606 Ft (773 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 590 Ft (753 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,016 Ft (1,296 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 Ft (456 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 Ft (349 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 Ft (333 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,733 Ft (2,211 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (581 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171 Ft (219 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 291,917 Ft (372,314 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,423 Ft (272,202 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,869 Ft (58,502 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,211 Ft (261,728 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,046 Ft (187,544 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,620 Ft (37,778 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,934 Ft (5,017 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft (147,625 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft (30,486 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,358 Ft (3,008 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,134 Ft (2,722 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft (27,479 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 444% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,053 Ft (12,822 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,599 Ft (32,649 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft (34,615 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft (8,188,359 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft (486 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,675 Ft (12,339 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (3,296 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (3,077 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,983 Ft (24,211 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,405 Ft (1,792 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 858 Ft (1,095 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (970 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 Ft (569 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (682 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,933 Ft (3,741 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,474 Ft (8,257 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft (4,678 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (16,871 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,562 Ft (14,746 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft (2,195 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 661 Ft (844 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft (690 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft (189,713 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (38 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft (15,538 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft (1,804 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 297% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,443 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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