Cost of living comparison
Hungary is 9.6% cheaper than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 37.4% less in Hungary
- Groceries
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pay 66.9% less in Hungary
- Transportation
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pay 2.2% more in Hungary
- Housing
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pay 58.0% less in Hungary
- Childcare
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pay 91.7% more in Hungary
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 27.4% less in Hungary
- Clothing
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pay 28.4% more in Hungary
The cost of childcare, clothing, and transportation in Hungary are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including groceries, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Hungary. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Hungary.
If you lived in Hungary instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 37.4% less for restaurants
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$8.96
HUF3,331.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$7.43
HUF2,761.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$1.21
HUF449.08
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.86
HUF319.12
|
|
pay 66.9% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$1.39
HUF517.65
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$4.38
HUF1,627.34
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$3.84
HUF1,428.94
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$2.61
HUF969.83
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$2.28
HUF848.72
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$0.66
HUF246.90
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$0.74
HUF275.13
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$0.73
HUF271.19
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$1.25
HUF464.10
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.49
HUF181.27
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.53
HUF198.50
|
|
pay 2.2% more for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$6.03
HUF2,242.91
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.52
HUF7,629.12
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$25,367.29
HUF9,430,796.11
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$11.73
HUF4,361.15
|
|
pay 58.0% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$17.11
HUF6,361.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$418.63
HUF155,633.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$319.78
HUF118,883.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$100.62
HUF37,408.54
|
|
pay 91.7% more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$270.87
HUF100,701.28
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$7,237.70
HUF2,690,759.36
|
|
pay 27.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$1.57
HUF583.10
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$1.85
HUF686.13
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.59
HUF2,076.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$43.16
HUF16,045.63
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.33
HUF2,354.16
|
|
pay 28.4% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$65.42
HUF24,321.85
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$27.23
HUF10,122.34
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$66.04
HUF24,550.71
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$77.21
HUF28,704.73
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