- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,804 Ft (元44) | 元53 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,556 Ft (元38) | 元33 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 729 Ft (元18) | 元16 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 257 Ft (元6) | 元16 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 636 Ft (元15) | 元16 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 533 Ft (元13) | 元8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 953 Ft (元23) | 元61 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 374 Ft (元9) | 元14 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 213 Ft (元5.16) | 元7 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 228 Ft (元5.53) | 元5.51 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,729 Ft (元42) | 元110 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 Ft (元9) | 元8 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (元3.68) | 元12 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,468 Ft (元6,043) | 元10,105 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,885 Ft (元4,164) | 元4,975 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,253 Ft (元999) | 元459 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 162,775 Ft (元3,943) | 元5,475 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,267 Ft (元2,695) | 元3,621 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,178 Ft (元683) | 元329 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,472 Ft (元84) | 元90 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,406 Ft (元2,844) | 元2,367 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,432 Ft (元592) | 元657 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,350 Ft (元57) | 元38 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,046 Ft (元50) | 元36 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,784 Ft (元528) | 元545 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,948 Ft (元265) | 元256 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,199 Ft (元538) | 元619 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,560 Ft (元668) | 元612 | + 9% | |
| 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 | 5,499,420 Ft (元133,222) | 元143,352 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 360 Ft (元9) | 元7 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,761 Ft (元236) | 元153 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,863 Ft (元45) | 元25 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,537 Ft (元61) | 元39 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,253 Ft (元273) | 元238 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 950 Ft (元23) | 元31 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 Ft (元21) | 元43 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 794 Ft (元19) | 元37 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 385 Ft (元9) | 元9 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 490 Ft (元12) | 元12 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,833 Ft (元69) | 元60 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,388 Ft (元155) | 元173 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,318 Ft (元80) | 元95 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,097 Ft (元293) | 元818 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,507 Ft (元279) | 元406 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,499 Ft (元36) | 元63 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Ft (元15) | 元34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 515 Ft (元12) | 元34 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 158,972 Ft (元3,851) | 元3,329 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (元0.68) | 元0.65 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,048 Ft (元340) | 元425 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,229 Ft (元30) | 元20 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,745 prices entered by 983 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in China
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