Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,155 Ft (47元) | 54元 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,656 Ft (36元) | 36元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (5.73元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612 Ft (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 645 Ft (14元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (23元) | 56元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (9元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (6元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft (5.44元) | 6元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (37元) | 109元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (10元) | 9元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (3.51元) | 10元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 308,530 Ft (6,709元) | 7,537元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,747 Ft (4,322元) | 4,597元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (899元) | 416元 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (4,327元) | 6,994元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (2,914元) | 3,863元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (653元) | 264元 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,151 Ft (90元) | 87元 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (2,541元) | 2,180元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (607元) | 614元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (54元) | 46元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (49元) | 45元 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (582元) | 370元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (237元) | 226元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (546元) | 582元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (578元) | 519元 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,763,580 Ft (147,080元) | 160,747元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (8元) | 6元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,673 Ft (210元) | 177元 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (51元) | 29元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (103元) | 35元 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (437元) | 488元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (26元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (18元) | 38元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (18元) | 33元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (10元) | 9元 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (11元) | 10元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (80元) | 86元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (150元) | 195元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,400 Ft (74元) | 95元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (421元) | 996元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (221元) | 413元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,932 Ft (42元) | 71元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (14元) | 34元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (11元) | 32元 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 173,185 Ft (3,766元) | 3,170元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 32 Ft (0.71元) | 0.55元 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,019 Ft (240元) | 370元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,437 Ft (31元) | 22元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in China
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