Cost of Living in Debrecen

Summary of cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are €2,421.6 (879,852.2 Ft), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are €673.3 (244,649.7 Ft), excluding rent.
  • Debrecen is 33.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Debrecen is, on average, 53.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant €12.39 9.63-13.76
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) €44.04 44.04-77.06
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) €8.81 8.53-9.11
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) €1.65 0.83-2.48
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €2.06 1.38-3.83
Cappuccino (Regular Size) €2.13 0.55-3.55
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) €1.41 0.96-1.79
Bottled Water (12 oz) €0.94 0.83-1.10
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) €1.11 0.83-1.24
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) €1.23 1.00-2.00
White Rice (1 lb) €0.99 0.62-1.25
Eggs (12, Large Size) €3.26 1.65-3.96
Local Cheese (1 lb) €4.19 3.44-4.99
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) €2.78 1.87-3.62
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) €6.28 4.99-6.98
Apples (1 lb) €0.82 0.19-1.00
Bananas (1 lb) €0.90 0.80-0.94
Oranges (1 lb) €0.84 0.37-1.25
Tomatoes (1 lb) €1.43 0.50-1.50
Potatoes (1 lb) €0.39 0.29-0.51
Onions (1 lb) €0.51 0.19-0.56
Lettuce (1 Head) €1.41 1.37-1.44
Bottled Water (50 oz) €0.49 0.30-0.77
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) €3.72 2.14-6.33
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) €1.14 0.78-1.24
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €1.94 1.10-3.38
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) €6.33 6.33-6.87
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) €1.38 1.27-1.79
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) €23.60 20.64-25.32
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) €2.89 2.89-4.13
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) €2.10 1.99-2.21
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) €11.01 8.26-13.76
Gasoline (1 Liter) €1.67 1.58-1.75
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) €24,742.68 24,742.68-29,036.18
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) €31,419.17 30,274.69-34,416.82
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) €140.66 110.09-220.18
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) €23.82 13.76-27.52
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) €19.21 16.51-22.02
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership €43.35 35.78-55.04
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) €7.25 0.00-16.24
Cinema Ticket (International Release) €8.81 6.05-13.76
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child €366.97 220.18-605.49
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child €9,768.19 4,403.59-15,132.79
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) €79.75 41.28-83.27
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) €30.08 16.51-34.72
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) €77.17 41.28-88.28
Men's Leather Business Shoes €92.21 90.28-110.09
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €551.98 467.88-688.06
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €418.95 344.03-605.49
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €1,061.68 963.29-1,376.12
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €832.55 715.58-1,183.47
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre €247.51 217.34-314.50
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre €217.34 178.98-276.14
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) €1,108.37
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.90 6.50-8.96

Prices in Debrecen

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Last update: 15 October 2026
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