Cost of living in Hungary compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,113 Ft (17,350 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,776 Ft (11,710 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 Ft (4,596 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 466 Ft (1,965 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,159 Ft (4,891 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,008 Ft (4,250 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,192 Ft (13,464 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 Ft (2,952 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455 Ft (1,920 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 363 Ft (1,533 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,215 Ft (9,342 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 787 Ft (3,319 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Ft (1,417 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 417,197 Ft (1,759,798 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,162 Ft (1,278,782 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,339 Ft (195,464 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 229,437 Ft (967,799 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 201,290 Ft (849,071 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,480 Ft (137,005 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,253 Ft (26,376 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,536 Ft (529,529 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,822 Ft (142,667 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,702 Ft (19,833 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 804% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,320 Ft (14,003 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Clothes | + 285% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 285% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,829 Ft (100,515 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 490% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,613 Ft (57,422 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,243 Ft (119,133 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,236 Ft (140,193 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,731,730 Ft (41,049,860 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 721% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft (2,635 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,985 Ft (37,899 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,301 Ft (13,924 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,569 Ft (19,273 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 990% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,279 Ft (77,104 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,209 Ft (9,319 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,045 Ft (4,409 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,843 Ft (7,772 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 782 Ft (3,298 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,115 Ft (4,702 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,672 Ft (23,927 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 559% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hungary | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,898 Ft (54,404 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,704 Ft (24,058 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,629 Ft (65,925 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,603 Ft (82,687 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,123 Ft (8,955 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,226 Ft (5,172 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 913 Ft (3,850 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 234,154 Ft (987,696 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (127 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,675 Ft (87,208 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,197 Ft (9,267 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 931 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria
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