It is a good idea to bring cash if possible, since the banks ask for 5% commission to change travellers
cheques. Unless Western Union Transfer is used, bank transfers take to 2-4 weeks to arrive. It is difficult
to use personal cheques also. The banks need at least 1 month (usually 6 weeks) to realize a personal
cheque.
Here is a list to give you a rough idea of the living expenses in Debrecen.
Accommodation: from 50.000 HUF
1 kg loaf of bread: 250-300 HUF
1 l milk: 150-210 HUF
1 bottle of beer: 150-400 HUF
1 bottle of wine: from 400 HUF
Season ticket for students: approx. 2500 HUF
Ticket (bus, tram): 220 - 250 HUF
Cinema ticket: 890-1090 HUF
Lunch (at the University canteen) from 600 HUF