Cost of living in Hungary compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (€9) | €19 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (€2.60) | €5.74 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (€1.32) | €1.16 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (€2.97) | €4.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (€3.24) | €2.99 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (€5.81) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (€1.48) | €2.19 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (€1.07) | €2.50 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (€0.96) | €1.98 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (€5.44) | €10 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (€1.60) | €2.81 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (€1.10) | €1.74 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (€967) | €1,350 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (€679) | €1,098 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (€151) | €273 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (€554) | €919 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (€418) | €703 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (€93) | €131 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (€14) | €42 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (€330) | €597 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (€97) | €189 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (€8) | €11 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 20% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (€77) | €102 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (€33) | €38 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (€78) | €107 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (€91) | €128 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (€27,247) | €35,150 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (€1.74) | €1.79 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (€26) | €49 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (€11) | €10 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (€52) | €26 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (€5.79) | €4.00 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (€2.90) | €5.18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (€3.08) | €4.73 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (€1.70) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (€2.65) | €3.00 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (€12) | €24 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (€34) | €69 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (€14) | €25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (€42) | €97 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (€46) | €73 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (€2.11) | €3.64 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (€2.11) | €4.08 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (€657) | €561 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (€49) | €27 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (€5.48) | €8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in Belgium
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