Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Hungary instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$8.96
HUF3,130.87
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$7.43
HUF2,595.46
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.21
HUF422.09
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.86
HUF299.94
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.39
HUF486.53
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.38
HUF1,529.51
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.84
HUF1,343.04
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$2.61
HUF911.52
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.28
HUF797.70
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.66
HUF232.06
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.74
HUF258.59
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.73
HUF254.88
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.25
HUF436.20
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.49
HUF170.37
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.53
HUF186.57
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.03
HUF2,108.07
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.52
HUF7,170.48
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$25,367.29
HUF8,863,837.26
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.73
HUF4,098.96
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$17.11
HUF5,979.10
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$418.63
HUF146,277.32
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$319.78
HUF111,736.33
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$100.62
HUF35,159.62
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$270.87
HUF94,647.34
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,237.70
HUF2,528,996.78
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.57
HUF548.05
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.85
HUF644.88
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.59
HUF1,951.94
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$43.16
HUF15,081.01
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.33
HUF2,212.63
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$65.42
HUF22,859.68
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$27.23
HUF9,513.80
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$66.04
HUF23,074.77
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$77.21
HUF26,979.06
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