Cost of living in Hungary compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 20% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,064 Ft ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,625 Ft ($5.39) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft ($2.33) | $2.28 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft ($0.87) | $0.96 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612 Ft ($2.03) | $2.06 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 645 Ft ($2.14) | $1.23 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft ($3.46) | $4.25 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft ($1.43) | $1.77 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft ($0.92) | $1.12 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft ($0.83) | $1.47 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft ($5.62) | $13 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft ($1.48) | $2.05 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft ($0.54) | $0.79 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 303,769 Ft ($1,007) | $697 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,747 Ft ($659) | $374 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft ($137) | $53 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft ($660) | $486 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft ($444) | $272 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft ($100) | $37 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,483 Ft ($15) | $24 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft ($387) | $506 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft ($93) | $147 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft ($89) | $65 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft ($36) | $46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft ($83) | $107 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft ($88) | $81 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,561,860 Ft ($21,758) | $22,045 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft ($1.29) | $0.88 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,673 Ft ($32) | $24 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft ($8) | $6 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft ($16) | $9 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft ($67) | $34 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft ($4.04) | $5.92 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft ($2.75) | $3.61 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft ($2.72) | $4.99 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft ($1.49) | $1.94 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft ($1.64) | $1.76 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft ($12) | $10 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft ($23) | $17 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,400 Ft ($11) | $11 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft ($64) | $50 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft ($34) | $41 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,932 Ft ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft ($2.20) | $3.94 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft ($1.68) | $2.18 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,667 Ft ($602) | $607 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft ($0.09) | $0.14 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,468 Ft ($35) | $48 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,466 Ft ($4.86) | $5.16 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador
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