Cost of living in Hungary compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hungary | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 Ft (C$12) | C$23 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,531 Ft (C$9) | C$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 944 Ft (C$3.48) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft (C$1.76) | C$3.01 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,184 Ft (C$4.37) | C$5.71 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (C$4.20) | C$5.19 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,297 Ft (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 540 Ft (C$1.99) | C$4.99 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (C$1.48) | C$3.03 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 Ft (C$1.35) | C$3.60 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,702 Ft (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 631 Ft (C$2.33) | C$3.10 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 465 Ft (C$1.71) | C$2.95 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hungary | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 365,445 Ft (C$1,348) | C$2,735 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 256,867 Ft (C$948) | C$2,124 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,587 Ft (C$194) | C$221 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,517 Ft (C$765) | C$1,779 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,009 Ft (C$579) | C$1,401 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,829 Ft (C$125) | C$126 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,635 Ft (C$17) | C$73 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,602 Ft (C$445) | C$441 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,887 Ft (C$136) | C$208 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,871 Ft (C$14) | C$14 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,596 Ft (C$13) | C$29 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hungary | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,750 Ft (C$102) | C$80 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,158 Ft (C$45) | C$57 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,654 Ft (C$106) | C$122 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,591 Ft (C$131) | C$149 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hungary | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,771,450 Ft (C$36,045) | C$30,938 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (C$2.35) | C$1.67 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,649 Ft (C$36) | C$105 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hungary | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,052 Ft (C$11) | C$13 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,083 Ft (C$15) | C$29 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,185 Ft (C$74) | C$114 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,127 Ft (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,115 Ft (C$4.11) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,341 Ft (C$4.95) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,134 Ft (C$4.18) | C$4.94 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (C$4.24) | C$3.44 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,563 Ft (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hungary | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,336 Ft (C$42) | C$65 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,970 Ft (C$18) | C$32 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,362 Ft (C$64) | C$170 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,644 Ft (C$61) | C$113 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,873 Ft (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 940 Ft (C$3.47) | C$5.37 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 795 Ft (C$2.93) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 289,013 Ft (C$1,066) | C$755 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (C$0.13) | C$0.43 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,507 Ft (C$68) | C$63 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,046 Ft (C$8) | C$17 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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