Cost of living in Hungary compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,950 Ft (₨2,990) | ₨750 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,572 Ft (₨1,947) | ₨1,088 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,048 Ft (₨794) | ₨528 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 456 Ft (₨345) | ₨214 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,227 Ft (₨929) | ₨321 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (₨863) | ₨149 | + 478% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,068 Ft (₨1,565) | ₨1,081 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 586 Ft (₨444) | ₨322 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 434 Ft (₨329) | ₨90 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 423 Ft (₨321) | ₨630 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,081 Ft (₨1,576) | ₨2,715 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 748 Ft (₨566) | ₨250 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 321 Ft (₨243) | ₨149 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 429,041 Ft (₨324,801) | ₨133,165 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 297,123 Ft (₨224,934) | ₨69,809 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,795 Ft (₨43,753) | ₨28,403 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 231,048 Ft (₨174,912) | ₨81,992 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,478 Ft (₨141,928) | ₨49,088 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 68,782 Ft (₨52,071) | ₨20,612 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,726 Ft (₨5,092) | ₨2,458 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 138,968 Ft (₨105,204) | ₨66,138 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,549 Ft (₨29,183) | ₨30,635 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,479 Ft (₨3,391) | ₨1,207 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,933 Ft (₨2,978) | ₨1,815 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,319 Ft (₨21,439) | ₨3,728 | + 475% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,951 Ft (₨8,290) | ₨9,758 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,339 Ft (₨22,211) | ₨16,028 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,688 Ft (₨27,774) | ₨12,018 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,122,800 Ft (₨7,663,353) | ₨3,758,550 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 631 Ft (₨478) | ₨285 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,079 Ft (₨6,873) | ₨3,201 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,687 Ft (₨4,305) | ₨266 | + 1515% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,375 Ft (₨3,312) | ₨697 | + 375% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,469 Ft (₨17,767) | ₨3,731 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,588 Ft (₨1,959) | ₨812 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,201 Ft (₨909) | ₨616 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,061 Ft (₨1,560) | ₨585 | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,141 Ft (₨864) | ₨350 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,286 Ft (₨973) | ₨252 | + 286% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,330 Ft (₨3,278) | ₨691 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,604 Ft (₨8,028) | ₨3,554 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,222 Ft (₨3,953) | ₨1,839 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,985 Ft (₨12,101) | ₨6,844 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,422 Ft (₨14,703) | ₨7,013 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,156 Ft (₨1,632) | ₨2,877 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,191 Ft (₨902) | ₨562 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Ft (₨664) | ₨877 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 207,918 Ft (₨157,402) | ₨70,829 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (₨23) | ₨255 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,163 Ft (₨14,507) | ₨4,254 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,202 Ft (₨1,667) | ₨495 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,598 prices entered by 399 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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