Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (50元) | 43元 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (37元) | 37元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (16元) | 17元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (18元) | 9元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (31元) | 48元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (5.11元) | 6元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (5.27元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (42元) | 97元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (9元) | 9元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (4.03元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (5,945元) | 13,898元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (3,924元) | 8,379元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (796元) | 462元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (3,244元) | 6,525元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (2,749元) | 4,376元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (538元) | 516元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (76元) | 140元 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (2,007元) | 1,829元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (725元) | 546元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (64元) | 50元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (39元) | 66元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (539元) | 511元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (232元) | 288元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (472元) | 654元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (627元) | 844元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (148,052元) | 148,501元 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (9元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (167元) | 206元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (56元) | 28元 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (76元) | 27元 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (298元) | 386元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (28元) | 30元 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (17元) | 19元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (14元) | 44元 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (9元) | 21元 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (14元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (70元) | 82元 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (188元) | 260元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (96元) | 122元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (323元) | 417元 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (283元) | 319元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (36元) | 90元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (17元) | 31元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (13元) | 19元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (3,606元) | 2,968元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (0.39元) | 0.24元 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (292元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (53元) | 38元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 25% cheaper than in China
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