Cost of living in Hungary compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,186 Ft ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,685 Ft ($5.46) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 680 Ft ($2.21) | $2.32 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 256 Ft ($0.83) | $1.00 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft ($1.99) | $2.01 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 643 Ft ($2.09) | $1.23 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,077 Ft ($3.49) | $4.07 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Ft ($1.34) | $1.80 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft ($0.90) | $1.11 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 262 Ft ($0.85) | $1.51 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Ft ($5.75) | $14 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft ($1.45) | $1.96 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft ($0.52) | $0.81 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 310,676 Ft ($1,007) | $700 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 215,412 Ft ($698) | $402 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,249 Ft ($143) | $52 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,872 Ft ($664) | $512 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 143,466 Ft ($465) | $307 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,724 Ft ($96) | $36 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,717 Ft ($12) | $26 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,278 Ft ($341) | $500 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,432 Ft ($89) | $161 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,535 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,372 Ft ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,674 Ft ($80) | $67 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,426 Ft ($34) | $51 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,671 Ft ($86) | $106 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,563 Ft ($86) | $87 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,385,690 Ft ($20,701) | $20,121 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 389 Ft ($1.26) | $0.82 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,698 Ft ($31) | $24 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 Ft ($8) | $6 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Ft ($6) | $12 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,996 Ft ($84) | $37 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,236 Ft ($4.01) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 826 Ft ($2.68) | $3.75 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 804 Ft ($2.61) | $5.15 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 383 Ft ($1.24) | $1.88 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 492 Ft ($1.60) | $1.63 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,140 Ft ($13) | $10 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,635 Ft ($22) | $18 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,639 Ft ($12) | $11 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,244 Ft ($49) | $56 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,363 Ft ($37) | $44 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,129 Ft ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 686 Ft ($2.22) | $3.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 499 Ft ($1.62) | $1.98 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 149,958 Ft ($486) | $543 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft ($0.10) | $0.16 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,483 Ft ($40) | $46 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,385 Ft ($4.49) | $4.63 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Ecuador
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