- 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 | 1,819 Ft (元45) | 元52 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,597 Ft (元39) | 元33 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 743 Ft (元18) | 元15 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (元7) | 元16 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 629 Ft (元16) | 元16 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 556 Ft (元14) | 元8 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 970 Ft (元24) | 元62 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 385 Ft (元10) | 元14 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 207 Ft (元5.11) | 元7 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 236 Ft (元5.84) | 元5.68 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,722 Ft (元43) | 元113 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 Ft (元10) | 元8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 Ft (元3.39) | 元13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,267 Ft (元6,306) | 元9,961 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 173,049 Ft (元4,275) | 元4,873 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,542 Ft (元1,051) | 元445 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,732 Ft (元4,045) | 元5,401 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,758 Ft (元2,761) | 元3,467 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,888 Ft (元689) | 元317 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,277 Ft (元81) | 元84 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 122,551 Ft (元3,027) | 元2,420 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,290 Ft (元649) | 元670 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,425 Ft (元60) | 元40 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,722 Ft (元43) | 元39 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,826 Ft (元490) | 元528 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,674 Ft (元288) | 元270 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,331 Ft (元552) | 元621 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,455 Ft (元703) | 元680 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,522,730 Ft (元136,431) | 元141,253 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 367 Ft (元9) | 元7 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,730 Ft (元240) | 元146 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,058 Ft (元51) | 元26 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,584 Ft (元64) | 元40 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,669 Ft (元288) | 元263 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,151 Ft (元28) | 元30 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 911 Ft (元23) | 元38 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 806 Ft (元20) | 元39 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Ft (元9) | 元9 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 Ft (元14) | 元13 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,906 Ft (元72) | 元60 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,975 Ft (元172) | 元165 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,347 Ft (元83) | 元93 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,350 Ft (元355) | 元826 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,487 Ft (元308) | 元403 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,583 Ft (元39) | 元61 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 620 Ft (元15) | 元34 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 538 Ft (元13) | 元32 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,262 Ft (元3,737) | 元3,320 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (元0.73) | 元0.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,185 Ft (元350) | 元355 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,234 Ft (元30) | 元21 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,843 prices entered by 966 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in China
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