Cost of living in Hungary compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 Ft (₨2,653) | ₨810 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,531 Ft (₨1,988) | ₨914 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 944 Ft (₨741) | ₨402 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft (₨374) | ₨182 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,184 Ft (₨930) | ₨288 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (₨895) | ₨155 | + 476% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,297 Ft (₨1,804) | ₨1,179 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 540 Ft (₨424) | ₨301 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (₨315) | ₨102 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 Ft (₨288) | ₨506 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,702 Ft (₨2,122) | ₨2,438 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 631 Ft (₨495) | ₨283 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 465 Ft (₨365) | ₨161 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 365,445 Ft (₨287,027) | ₨142,068 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 256,867 Ft (₨201,748) | ₨74,167 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,587 Ft (₨41,303) | ₨26,937 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,517 Ft (₨162,987) | ₨66,342 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,009 Ft (₨123,317) | ₨45,519 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,829 Ft (₨26,570) | ₨23,767 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,635 Ft (₨3,640) | ₨2,085 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,602 Ft (₨94,723) | ₨71,589 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,887 Ft (₨28,972) | ₨29,245 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,871 Ft (₨3,040) | ₨1,517 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,596 Ft (₨2,825) | ₨6,532 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,750 Ft (₨21,795) | ₨3,995 | + 446% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,158 Ft (₨9,549) | ₨6,699 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,654 Ft (₨22,505) | ₨15,767 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,591 Ft (₨27,953) | ₨9,437 | + 196% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,771,450 Ft (₨7,674,658) | ₨4,047,290 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (₨500) | ₨271 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,649 Ft (₨7,579) | ₨4,410 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,052 Ft (₨2,397) | ₨503 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,083 Ft (₨3,207) | ₨953 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,185 Ft (₨15,854) | ₨3,299 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,127 Ft (₨1,670) | ₨1,142 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,115 Ft (₨876) | ₨967 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,341 Ft (₨1,053) | ₨899 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,134 Ft (₨891) | ₨431 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (₨902) | ₨210 | + 329% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,563 Ft (₨3,584) | ₨2,628 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hungary | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,336 Ft (₨8,904) | ₨2,918 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,970 Ft (₨3,903) | ₨1,886 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,362 Ft (₨13,637) | ₨3,741 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,644 Ft (₨13,072) | ₨6,696 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,873 Ft (₨2,257) | ₨1,274 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 940 Ft (₨738) | ₨683 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 795 Ft (₨624) | ₨725 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 289,013 Ft (₨226,996) | ₨68,087 | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (₨27) | ₨3.42 | + 701% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,507 Ft (₨14,535) | ₨3,517 | + 313% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,048 Ft (₨1,609) | ₨480 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,278 prices entered by 667 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan
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