Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 26% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Budapest | Debrecen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft | 2,297 Ft | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft | 1,729 Ft | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,057 Ft | 803 Ft | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 484 Ft | 253 Ft | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft | 743 Ft | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft | 783 Ft | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft | 4,403 Ft | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft | 466 Ft | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft | 291 Ft | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft | 250 Ft | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft | 1,672 Ft | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft | 705 Ft | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft | 1,187 Ft | - 63% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 58% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 380,593 Ft | 210,696 Ft | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft | 220,044 Ft | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft | 41,577 Ft | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 248,214 Ft | 152,297 Ft | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 196,550 Ft | 89,941 Ft | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,900 Ft | 25,026 Ft | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,397 Ft | 3,732 Ft | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 127,018 Ft | 121,910 Ft | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft | 32,579 Ft | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,364 Ft | 2,664 Ft | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft | 1,734 Ft | + 98% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft | 26,979 Ft | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft | 12,296 Ft | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft | 31,467 Ft | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,175 Ft | 21,478 Ft | + 68% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft | 10,675,300 Ft | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft | 681 Ft | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,770 Ft | 6,521 Ft | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,432 Ft | 3,672 Ft | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 60% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft | 2,368 Ft | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft | 3,042 Ft | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft | 10,265 Ft | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft | 1,644 Ft | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft | 887 Ft | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft | 906 Ft | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft | 368 Ft | + 216% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft | 650 Ft | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft | 2,562 Ft | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 44% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Budapest | Debrecen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,403 Ft | 6,788 Ft | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft | 3,620 Ft | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft | 9,581 Ft | + 104% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,248 Ft | 10,287 Ft | + 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft | 2,372 Ft | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 920 Ft | 551 Ft | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft | 494 Ft | + 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft | 170,903 Ft | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft | 39 Ft | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,914 Ft | 11,226 Ft | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,083 Ft | 1,441 Ft | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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