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
HUF3,173.61
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$7.43
HUF2,630.89
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.21
HUF427.85
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.86
HUF304.03
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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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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.39
HUF493.17
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.38
HUF1,550.39
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.84
HUF1,361.37
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$2.61
HUF923.97
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.28
HUF808.59
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.66
HUF235.23
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.74
HUF262.12
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.73
HUF258.36
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.25
HUF442.15
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.49
HUF172.69
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.53
HUF189.11
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.03
HUF2,136.85
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.52
HUF7,268.36
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$25,367.29
HUF8,984,839.22
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.73
HUF4,154.92
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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
HUF6,060.72
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$418.63
HUF148,274.18
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$319.78
HUF113,261.66
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$100.62
HUF35,639.59
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hungary
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$270.87
HUF95,939.39
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,237.70
HUF2,563,520.61
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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
HUF555.53
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.85
HUF653.68
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.59
HUF1,978.59
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$43.16
HUF15,286.88
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.33
HUF2,242.84
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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
HUF23,171.74
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$27.23
HUF9,643.68
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$66.04
HUF23,389.77
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$77.21
HUF27,347.36
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