Cost of Living in Debrecen
Summary of cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,708.2$ (866,204.1Ft), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 748.7$ (239,472.6Ft), excluding rent.
- Debrecen is 43.4% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Debrecen is, on average, 76.8% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,500.00 Ft | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 16,000.00 Ft | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 3,200.00 Ft | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 600.00 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 750.00 Ft | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 721.43 Ft | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 496.94 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 340.00 Ft | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 393.75 Ft | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 457.35 Ft | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 351.11 Ft | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,089.32 Ft | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,483.38 Ft | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 958.01 Ft | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,224.46 Ft | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 288.17 Ft | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 324.26 Ft | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 322.95 Ft | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 501.89 Ft | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 147.17 Ft | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 189.43 Ft | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 509.13 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 181.71 Ft | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 407.51 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 599.62 Ft | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,300.00 Ft | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 490.00 Ft | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 8,725.00 Ft | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,050.00 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 764.44 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4,000.00 Ft | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 614.00 Ft | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 10,550,000.00 Ft | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 11,780,714.29 Ft | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 46,010.31 Ft | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 8,804.82 Ft | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 6,427.42 Ft | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 15,750.00 Ft | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,633.33 Ft | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,800.00 Ft | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 133,333.33 Ft | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,518,656.08 Ft | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 28,974.62 Ft | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 10,928.13 Ft | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 28,038.60 Ft | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 33,503.79 Ft | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 195,769.23 Ft | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 157,307.69 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 393,600.00 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 312,222.22 Ft | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 88,071.35 Ft | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 75,483.09 Ft | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 386,115.58 Ft | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.88 | |
Prices in Debrecen
This city had 351 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 8 January 2026
Last update: 8 January 2026
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