Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (4,394 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (3,267 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (1,281 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (650 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (1,465 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (1,594 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (2,860 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (727 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (528 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (473 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (2,680 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (788 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (544 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (476,359 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (334,408 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (74,537 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (272,847 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (206,063 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (45,778 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (6,715 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (162,678 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (47,910 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (4,794 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (4,100 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (37,768 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 346% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (16,334 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (38,325 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (45,030 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (13,417,539 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (855 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (12,695 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (4,042 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 956% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (5,580 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (25,406 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (2,853 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (1,429 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (1,516 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (838 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (1,303 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (6,027 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (16,763 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (6,711 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (20,662 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (22,726 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (4,213 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (1,039 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (1,041 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (323,621 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (41 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (24,142 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (2,697 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 420% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,613 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Nigeria
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