Cost of living in Hungary compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft ($5.23) | $7 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 843 Ft ($2.22) | $2.57 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 349 Ft ($0.92) | $1.09 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 782 Ft ($2.06) | $2.09 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 993 Ft ($2.61) | $1.44 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,638 Ft ($4.31) | $4.48 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 Ft ($1.36) | $1.92 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 291 Ft ($0.77) | $1.38 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 Ft ($0.77) | $1.60 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,037 Ft ($5.36) | $16 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 469 Ft ($1.23) | $1.98 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 Ft ($0.56) | $0.94 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft ($850) | $624 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft ($561) | $351 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,202 Ft ($127) | $59 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft ($464) | $428 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft ($393) | $263 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft ($77) | $42 | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft ($11) | $24 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft ($287) | $454 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft ($104) | $137 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,718 Ft ($10) | $6 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft ($5.52) | $8 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft ($77) | $66 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft ($33) | $52 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft ($67) | $99 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft ($90) | $78 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft ($21,169) | $22,024 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 484 Ft ($1.27) | $1.01 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,875 Ft ($23) | $25 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft ($8) | $5.00 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft ($11) | $7 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft ($43) | $34 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft ($3.94) | $3.52 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft ($2.49) | $3.31 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft ($2.06) | $6 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft ($1.29) | $1.84 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft ($2.02) | $1.47 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Hungary | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft ($27) | $16 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft ($14) | $11 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft ($46) | $36 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft ($40) | $42 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft ($5.16) | $11 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft ($2.45) | $4.14 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft ($1.90) | $1.70 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft ($516) | $647 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft ($0.06) | $0.20 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft ($42) | $60 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,697 Ft ($7) | $5.59 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in Ecuador
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