Cost of living in Hungary compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,033 Ft (руб 455) | руб 407 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,698 Ft (руб 380) | руб 265 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 728 Ft (руб 163) | руб 147 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 258 Ft (руб 58) | руб 67 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 606 Ft (руб 136) | руб 88 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 590 Ft (руб 132) | руб 147 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,016 Ft (руб 227) | руб 324 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 Ft (руб 80) | руб 98 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 Ft (руб 61) | руб 34 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 Ft (руб 58) | руб 64 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,733 Ft (руб 388) | руб 591 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (руб 102) | руб 102 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171 Ft (руб 38) | руб 32 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 291,917 Ft (руб 65,282) | руб 71,169 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,423 Ft (руб 47,728) | руб 39,385 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,869 Ft (руб 10,258) | руб 6,163 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,211 Ft (руб 45,892) | руб 40,928 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,046 Ft (руб 32,884) | руб 24,350 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,620 Ft (руб 6,624) | руб 4,247 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,934 Ft (руб 880) | руб 417 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft (руб 25,885) | руб 26,540 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft (руб 5,345) | руб 6,255 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,358 Ft (руб 527) | руб 462 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,134 Ft (руб 477) | руб 628 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft (руб 4,818) | руб 5,495 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,053 Ft (руб 2,248) | руб 2,544 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,599 Ft (руб 5,725) | руб 5,941 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft (руб 6,069) | руб 6,606 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft (руб 1,435,753) | руб 1,358,270 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft (руб 85) | руб 46 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,675 Ft (руб 2,164) | руб 1,874 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (руб 578) | руб 449 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (руб 540) | руб 578 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,983 Ft (руб 4,245) | руб 1,374 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,405 Ft (руб 314) | руб 313 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 858 Ft (руб 192) | руб 167 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (руб 170) | руб 227 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 Ft (руб 100) | руб 82 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (руб 120) | руб 99 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,933 Ft (руб 656) | руб 570 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,474 Ft (руб 1,448) | руб 1,511 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft (руб 820) | руб 597 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (руб 2,958) | руб 5,681 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,562 Ft (руб 2,586) | руб 3,689 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft (руб 385) | руб 394 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 661 Ft (руб 148) | руб 200 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft (руб 121) | руб 215 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft (руб 33,264) | руб 31,375 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (руб 7) | руб 2.24 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft (руб 2,724) | руб 3,654 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft (руб 316) | руб 155 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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