Cost of Living in Debrecen
Summary of cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,408.0€ (878,821.4Ft), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 669.9€ (244,485.5Ft), excluding rent.
- Debrecen is 30.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Debrecen is, on average, 52.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.33 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 43.84 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.77 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.64 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.06 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.12 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.41 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.93 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.08 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.22 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.99 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.14 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.17 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.74 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.26 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.82 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.89 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.84 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.42 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.38 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.51 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.40 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.47 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.11 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.14 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.93 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.30 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.34 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 23.50 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.88 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.09 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.96 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.69 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,907.62 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,279.85 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 140.03 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23.72 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 19.13 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 43.16 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 7.22 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.35 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 365.34 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,407.14 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 79.39 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 29.94 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.83 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 91.80 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 542.30 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 430.42 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,091.76 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 855.51 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 241.32 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 206.83 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,071.68 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.90 | |
Prices in Debrecen
This city had 353 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 14 April 2026
Last update: 14 April 2026
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