Cost of living in Debrecen (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Debrecen (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Debrecen | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,018 Ft | 2,730 Ft | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,587 Ft | 1,862 Ft | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 702 Ft | 852 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 222 Ft | 344 Ft | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 734 Ft | 691 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 647 Ft | 828 Ft | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,184 Ft | 1,458 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 392 Ft | 480 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 270 Ft | 323 Ft | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft | 279 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,655 Ft | 2,453 Ft | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 399 Ft | 424 Ft | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 130 Ft | - | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Debrecen (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Debrecen | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,342 Ft | 296,248 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 122,712 Ft | 197,429 Ft | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 46,423 Ft | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 184,303 Ft | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 137,619 Ft | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 32,489 Ft | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 4,279 Ft | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 108,746 Ft | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,990 Ft | 33,838 Ft | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,809 Ft | 2,478 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,464 Ft | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Debrecen (Hungary) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Debrecen | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 28,305 Ft | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m; or similar retailers) | - | 11,427 Ft | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 24,714 Ft | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 26,803 Ft | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Debrecen (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Debrecen | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,470,370 Ft | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 376 Ft | 516 Ft | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,407 Ft | 9,732 Ft | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,478 Ft | 3,134 Ft | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Debrecen (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Debrecen | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,700 Ft | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,975 Ft | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,979 Ft | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,375 Ft | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 833 Ft | 891 Ft | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 794 Ft | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 331 Ft | 441 Ft | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 469 Ft | 519 Ft | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,845 Ft | 4,073 Ft | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Debrecen (Hungary) is 5% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Debrecen | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,376 Ft | 7,214 Ft | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,977 Ft | 3,982 Ft | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,681 Ft | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 11,054 Ft | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,166 Ft | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 753 Ft | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 501 Ft | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 184,370 Ft | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 27 Ft | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 11,615 Ft | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,559 Ft | - | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2022.
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