Cost of living in Hungary compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Hungary is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (RD$ 548) | RD$ 540 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (RD$ 401) | RD$ 422 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (RD$ 160) | RD$ 190 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (RD$ 68) | RD$ 73 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (RD$ 184) | RD$ 118 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (RD$ 200) | RD$ 85 | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (RD$ 343) | RD$ 257 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (RD$ 87) | RD$ 159 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (RD$ 64) | RD$ 70 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (RD$ 59) | RD$ 134 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (RD$ 342) | RD$ 784 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (RD$ 103) | RD$ 81 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (RD$ 63) | RD$ 47 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 5% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (RD$ 55,727) | RD$ 57,457 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (RD$ 40,992) | RD$ 28,006 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (RD$ 8,682) | RD$ 4,183 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (RD$ 34,577) | RD$ 28,370 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (RD$ 32,231) | RD$ 13,550 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (RD$ 5,390) | RD$ 1,976 | + 173% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (RD$ 854) | RD$ 1,584 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (RD$ 20,280) | RD$ 28,006 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (RD$ 6,009) | RD$ 6,815 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (RD$ 787) | RD$ 466 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (RD$ 615) | RD$ 1,242 | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (RD$ 4,467) | RD$ 2,446 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (RD$ 1,966) | RD$ 1,766 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (RD$ 4,777) | RD$ 4,580 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (RD$ 6,061) | RD$ 5,309 | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (RD$ 1,646,621) | RD$ 632,273 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (RD$ 100) | RD$ 76 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (RD$ 1,550) | RD$ 2,698 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 35% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (RD$ 508) | RD$ 308 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (RD$ 677) | RD$ 275 | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (RD$ 3,262) | RD$ 2,161 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (RD$ 386) | RD$ 159 | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (RD$ 181) | RD$ 152 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (RD$ 197) | RD$ 267 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (RD$ 137) | RD$ 133 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (RD$ 184) | RD$ 148 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (RD$ 764) | RD$ 642 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Hungary | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,871 Ft (RD$ 1,586) | RD$ 1,462 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (RD$ 805) | RD$ 618 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (RD$ 2,675) | RD$ 2,320 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,248 Ft (RD$ 2,771) | RD$ 3,640 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (RD$ 416) | RD$ 497 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,098 Ft (RD$ 176) | RD$ 227 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (RD$ 130) | RD$ 167 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (RD$ 39,571) | RD$ 23,456 | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (RD$ 4.88) | RD$ 8 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,675 Ft (RD$ 3,804) | RD$ 2,882 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (RD$ 334) | RD$ 278 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Dominican Republic
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