Cost of living in Hungary compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (₡ 5,132) | ₡ 7,580 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (₡ 3,815) | ₡ 4,678 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (₡ 1,496) | ₡ 2,431 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (₡ 759) | ₡ 986 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (₡ 1,710) | ₡ 2,161 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (₡ 1,861) | ₡ 1,206 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (₡ 3,340) | ₡ 3,002 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (₡ 850) | ₡ 1,980 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (₡ 616) | ₡ 1,246 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (₡ 552) | ₡ 898 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (₡ 3,130) | ₡ 8,246 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (₡ 920) | ₡ 1,614 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (₡ 635) | ₡ 883 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (₡ 556,348) | ₡ 587,935 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (₡ 390,561) | ₡ 319,371 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (₡ 87,054) | ₡ 33,405 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (₡ 318,663) | ₡ 410,086 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (₡ 240,665) | ₡ 245,106 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (₡ 53,465) | ₡ 26,184 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (₡ 7,843) | ₡ 15,583 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (₡ 189,995) | ₡ 248,490 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (₡ 55,955) | ₡ 66,647 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (₡ 5,599) | ₡ 5,570 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (₡ 4,788) | ₡ 2,566 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 5% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (₡ 44,110) | ₡ 39,120 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (₡ 19,077) | ₡ 22,318 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (₡ 44,760) | ₡ 57,164 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (₡ 52,592) | ₡ 36,902 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (₡ 15,670,573) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (₡ 998) | ₡ 871 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (₡ 14,827) | ₡ 29,044 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (₡ 4,720) | ₡ 3,872 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (₡ 6,517) | ₡ 11,044 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (₡ 29,672) | ₡ 34,334 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (₡ 3,332) | ₡ 3,038 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (₡ 1,669) | ₡ 2,962 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (₡ 1,770) | ₡ 3,612 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (₡ 979) | ₡ 1,689 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (₡ 1,522) | ₡ 1,583 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (₡ 7,039) | ₡ 8,277 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Hungary | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (₡ 19,578) | ₡ 12,544 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (₡ 7,838) | ₡ 6,794 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (₡ 24,132) | ₡ 16,000 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (₡ 26,542) | ₡ 31,121 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (₡ 4,920) | ₡ 5,318 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (₡ 1,213) | ₡ 2,953 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (₡ 1,216) | ₡ 1,378 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (₡ 377,963) | ₡ 435,667 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (₡ 48) | ₡ 45 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (₡ 28,196) | ₡ 32,285 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (₡ 3,150) | ₡ 2,530 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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