Cost of Living in Debrecen
Summary of cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are €2,513.7 (878,278.3 Ft), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are €699.0 (244,234.2 Ft), excluding rent.
- Debrecen is 31.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Debrecen is, on average, 52.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €12.88 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €45.79 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €9.16 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €1.72 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.15 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.22 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.47 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €0.97 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.15 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.27 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.03 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.39 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.36 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €2.86 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.53 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.86 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.93 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.87 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.49 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.40 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.53 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.46 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.51 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.29 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.19 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.01 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.58 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.40 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €24.54 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.01 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.19 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €11.45 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.74 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,195.42 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,717.88 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €146.27 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €24.77 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €19.98 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €45.08 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €7.54 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.61 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €381.62 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,611.85 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €82.93 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €31.28 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €80.25 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €95.89 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €568.52 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €442.20 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,104.06 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €865.79 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €252.07 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €216.04 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,141.51 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.90 | |
Prices in Debrecen
This city had 359 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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