Debrecen is the cheapest of Hungary's 2 priced cities — $1,128 a month in essentials, 16% below Budapest at $1,345. The average net salary of $1,273 covers that 1.1×. 110.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 13.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 0°C, Aug 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $497 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $637 |
| Groceries | $131 |
| Dining out | $289 |
| Utilities | $184 |
| Local transport | $27 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,128 |
| Avg net salary | $1,273 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $956 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,219 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Debrecen, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.22 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.57 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.11 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.45 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.90 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.37 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.62 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.07 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.27 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.55 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.52 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.75 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.61 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.05 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.28 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.62 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.56 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.55 |
| Monthly transit pass | $27.10 |
| Taxi start | $3.32 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.50 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.88 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $161.53 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $22.06 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $27.36 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.78 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Debrecen has 110.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Hungary cities we track. Hungary's national figure is 106.6, so Debrecen runs 4 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.5°C | -3.4°C | 84% | 71% | 47 mm |
| Feb | 3.9°C | 0.2°C | 77% | 65% | 41 mm |
| Mar | 7.3°C | 3.7°C | 64% | 58% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 12.3°C | 9.4°C | 60% | 57% | 47 mm |
| May | 16.9°C | 15.5°C | 64% | 60% | 67 mm |
| Jun | 21.8°C | 22.2°C | 65% | 56% | 80 mm |
| Jul | 23.3°C | 23.8°C | 61% | 51% | 60 mm |
| Aug | 23.5°C | 24°C | 61% | 44% | 47 mm |
| Sep | 18.2°C | 17.3°C | 67% | 51% | 61 mm |
| Oct | 12.1°C | 10.2°C | 76% | 56% | 52 mm |
| Nov | 6.3°C | 3.5°C | 85% | 70% | 57 mm |
| Dec | 2.3°C | -1.1°C | 88% | 76% | 52 mm |
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