Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,079 Ft (47元) | 45元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,709 Ft (39元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 731 Ft (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 245 Ft (5.53元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 603 Ft (14元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 568 Ft (13元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 912 Ft (21元) | 59元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 323 Ft (7元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 251 Ft (5.67元) | 6.00元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 256 Ft (5.78元) | 5.17元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,659 Ft (37元) | 112元 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 416 Ft (9元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 Ft (3.29元) | 14元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 273,607 Ft (6,172元) | 9,398元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 208,029 Ft (4,693元) | 4,943元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,184 Ft (1,087元) | 431元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 194,660 Ft (4,391元) | 5,740元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 144,022 Ft (3,249元) | 3,007元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,437 Ft (664元) | 285元 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,599 Ft (81元) | 96元 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,411 Ft (2,784元) | 2,464元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,292 Ft (548元) | 561元 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,302 Ft (52元) | 38元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,194 Ft (49元) | 47元 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,021 Ft (474元) | 481元 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,716 Ft (219元) | 250元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,568 Ft (554元) | 647元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,096 Ft (611元) | 620元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,088,790 Ft (137,356元) | 134,340元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 391 Ft (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,550 Ft (215元) | 149元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (58元) | 37元 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (54元) | 45元 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,169 Ft (252元) | 347元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,342 Ft (30元) | 62元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 924 Ft (21元) | 47元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800 Ft (18元) | 31元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 420 Ft (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 487 Ft (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,806 Ft (63元) | 71元 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,923 Ft (156元) | 177元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,622 Ft (82元) | 100元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (298元) | 1,029元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,312 Ft (278元) | 395元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,749 Ft (39元) | 68元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (15元) | 33元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 539 Ft (12元) | 31元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft (3,356元) | 3,256元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (0.68元) | 0.31元 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,289 Ft (277元) | 335元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,385 Ft (31元) | 22元 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 10% cheaper than in China
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