Cost of living in Hungary compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (руб 761) | руб 478 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (руб 566) | руб 383 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (руб 222) | руб 201 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (руб 113) | руб 85 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (руб 254) | руб 118 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (руб 276) | руб 190 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (руб 495) | руб 431 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (руб 126) | руб 114 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (руб 91) | руб 51 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (руб 82) | руб 80 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (руб 464) | руб 726 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (руб 136) | руб 148 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (руб 94) | руб 44 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (руб 82,470) | руб 88,260 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (руб 57,895) | руб 53,559 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (руб 12,904) | руб 9,374 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (руб 47,237) | руб 45,680 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (руб 35,675) | руб 28,184 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (руб 7,925) | руб 6,168 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (руб 1,163) | руб 495 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (руб 28,164) | руб 25,427 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (руб 8,295) | руб 10,146 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (руб 830) | руб 626 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (руб 710) | руб 1,017 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (руб 6,539) | руб 5,476 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (руб 2,828) | руб 3,659 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (руб 6,635) | руб 7,865 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (руб 7,796) | руб 8,501 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (руб 2,322,929) | руб 2,157,330 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (руб 148) | руб 51 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (руб 2,198) | руб 2,232 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (руб 700) | руб 511 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (руб 966) | руб 686 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (руб 4,398) | руб 1,858 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (руб 494) | руб 385 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (руб 247) | руб 259 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (руб 262) | руб 285 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (руб 145) | руб 111 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (руб 226) | руб 156 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (руб 1,043) | руб 823 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Hungary | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (руб 2,902) | руб 1,781 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (руб 1,162) | руб 700 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (руб 3,577) | руб 7,058 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (руб 3,934) | руб 3,872 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (руб 729) | руб 469 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (руб 180) | руб 218 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (руб 180) | руб 272 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (руб 56,027) | руб 70,646 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (руб 7) | руб 2.99 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (руб 4,180) | руб 4,350 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (руб 467) | руб 206 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 17% more expensive than in Russia
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