Cost of living in Hungary compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (руб 470) | руб 466 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (руб 340) | руб 308 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (руб 145) | руб 177 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (руб 58) | руб 79 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (руб 132) | руб 115 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (руб 171) | руб 206 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (руб 293) | руб 410 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (руб 84) | руб 115 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (руб 48) | руб 59 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (руб 49) | руб 69 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (руб 394) | руб 631 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (руб 81) | руб 130 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (руб 37) | руб 36 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (руб 55,340) | руб 62,658 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (руб 36,529) | руб 44,642 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (руб 7,415) | руб 8,116 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (руб 30,201) | руб 36,661 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (руб 25,589) | руб 26,502 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (руб 5,008) | руб 4,494 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (руб 712) | руб 525 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (руб 18,679) | руб 29,351 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (руб 6,745) | руб 8,731 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (руб 594) | руб 490 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (руб 359) | руб 773 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (руб 5,021) | руб 5,378 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (руб 2,157) | руб 3,420 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (руб 4,390) | руб 6,726 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (руб 5,840) | руб 7,140 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (руб 1,378,232) | руб 1,924,830 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (руб 83) | руб 50 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (руб 1,557) | руб 1,664 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (руб 520) | руб 466 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (руб 703) | руб 459 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (руб 2,770) | руб 1,425 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (руб 257) | руб 300 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (руб 162) | руб 210 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (руб 134) | руб 248 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (руб 84) | руб 101 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (руб 132) | руб 123 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (руб 648) | руб 662 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (руб 1,754) | руб 1,583 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (руб 895) | руб 572 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (руб 3,010) | руб 3,947 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (руб 2,633) | руб 4,452 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (руб 336) | руб 394 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (руб 159) | руб 190 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (руб 124) | руб 231 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (руб 33,566) | руб 48,530 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (руб 3.66) | руб 2.66 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (руб 2,715) | руб 2,624 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (руб 492) | руб 171 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 10% cheaper than in Russia
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