Cost of living comparison
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Hungary vs. Lebanon Cost of Living Summary
Hungary is 19.4% more expensive than Lebanon overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 16.8% more in Hungary
- Groceries
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pay 59.4% more in Hungary
- Transportation
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pay 2.1% more in Hungary
- Housing
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pay 11.5% less in Hungary
- Childcare
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pay 50.8% more in Hungary
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.1% more in Hungary
- Clothing
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pay 3.8% less in Hungary
The cost of groceries, childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation in Hungary are more expensive than in Lebanon. Expenses including housing and clothing are lower in Hungary.
Hungary vs. Lebanon Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Hungary instead of Lebanon, you would:
pay 16.8% more for restaurants
|
Lebanon
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.66
LBP684,169
|
$10.15
HUF3,341.34
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.00
LBP714,522
|
$8.05
HUF2,647.46
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
LBP145,385
|
$1.44
HUF472.54
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.76
LBP68,103
|
$1.11
HUF365.22
|
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pay 59.4% more for groceries
|
Lebanon
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.60
LBP53,699
|
$1.54
HUF507.66
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.95
LBP352,609
|
$4.49
HUF1,477.71
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.56
LBP496,610
|
$4.17
HUF1,373.36
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.33
LBP208,328
|
$2.86
HUF940.35
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.54
LBP316,225
|
$2.70
HUF887.52
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
LBP61,124
|
$0.79
HUF258.98
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.46
LBP40,766
|
$0.88
HUF290.08
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.41
LBP36,360
|
$0.91
HUF299.51
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.46
LBP41,477
|
$1.40
HUF459.55
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.33
LBP29,389
|
$0.51
HUF168.04
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.45
LBP40,127
|
$0.55
HUF180.21
|
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pay 2.1% more for transportation
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Lebanon
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Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.44
LBP306,966
|
$6.76
HUF2,224.99
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$72.50
LBP6,475,359
|
$25.12
HUF8,264.56
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,750.00
LBP2,567,814,963
|
$26,788.81
HUF8,814,856.36
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.00
LBP1,429,045
|
$13.43
HUF4,417.51
|
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pay 11.5% less for housing
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Lebanon
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Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$37.92
LBP3,387,111
|
$20.66
HUF6,798.42
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$571.15
LBP51,012,779
|
$481.37
HUF158,395.75
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$277.78
LBP24,809,806
|
$376.75
HUF123,970.92
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$139.38
LBP12,448,355
|
$111.14
HUF36,569.55
|
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pay 50.8% more for childcare
|
Lebanon
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Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$248.75
LBP22,217,182
|
$310.81
HUF102,271.62
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,093.75
LBP365,634,522
|
$7,229.50
HUF2,378,865.90
|
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pay 22.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Lebanon
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
LBP357,261
|
$2.09
HUF688.31
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.89
LBP258,327
|
$2.21
HUF728.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.52
LBP225,521
|
$6.97
HUF2,292.36
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.92
LBP3,833,115
|
$49.15
HUF16,173.40
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.25
LBP736,851
|
$7.52
HUF2,474.83
|
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pay 3.8% less for clothing
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Lebanon
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Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.44
LBP4,772,787
|
$76.50
HUF25,173.70
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.00
LBP4,465,765
|
$30.66
HUF10,087.92
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$101.94
LBP9,105,199
|
$79.51
HUF26,164.05
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$88.93
LBP7,942,682
|
$91.04
HUF29,955.89
|
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