Cost of living in Hungary compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (R$ 48) | R$ 36 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (R$ 5.78) | R$ 5.65 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (R$ 5.18) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.91 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (R$ 5,215) | R$ 3,746 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (R$ 3,661) | R$ 2,500 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (R$ 816) | R$ 587 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (R$ 2,987) | R$ 2,662 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (R$ 2,256) | R$ 1,703 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (R$ 501) | R$ 513 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (R$ 74) | R$ 90 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (R$ 1,781) | R$ 1,987 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (R$ 525) | R$ 631 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (R$ 45) | R$ 21 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (R$ 413) | R$ 249 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (R$ 179) | R$ 248 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (R$ 420) | R$ 411 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (R$ 493) | R$ 301 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (R$ 146,889) | R$ 115,300 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (R$ 139) | R$ 228 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (R$ 44) | R$ 21 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (R$ 61) | R$ 43 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (R$ 278) | R$ 263 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (R$ 14) | R$ 5.31 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (R$ 66) | R$ 55 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Hungary | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (R$ 184) | R$ 112 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (R$ 73) | R$ 66 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (R$ 226) | R$ 215 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (R$ 249) | R$ 199 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (R$ 3,543) | R$ 4,404 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (R$ 264) | R$ 125 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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