- 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 | 1,915 Ft (元47) | 元54 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,561 Ft (元39) | 元33 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 708 Ft (元18) | 元16 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 262 Ft (元6) | 元16 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft (元15) | 元15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 507 Ft (元13) | 元8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 972 Ft (元24) | 元66 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 352 Ft (元9) | 元14 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 210 Ft (元5.19) | 元7 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 231 Ft (元5.72) | 元5.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,755 Ft (元43) | 元106 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 387 Ft (元10) | 元8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (元4.07) | 元13 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,202 Ft (元6,176) | 元10,386 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 164,099 Ft (元4,067) | 元5,355 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,427 Ft (元1,101) | 元443 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 157,556 Ft (元3,905) | 元5,264 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 109,755 Ft (元2,720) | 元3,950 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,012 Ft (元694) | 元323 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,750 Ft (元93) | 元98 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 122,271 Ft (元3,030) | 元2,433 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,521 Ft (元633) | 元691 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,572 Ft (元64) | 元42 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,912 Ft (元47) | 元34 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,312 Ft (元553) | 元560 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,403 Ft (元258) | 元275 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,880 Ft (元567) | 元647 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,062 Ft (元695) | 元711 | - 2% | |
| 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 | 5,591,910 Ft (元138,589) | 元146,419 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352 Ft (元9) | 元7 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,759 Ft (元242) | 元158 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,750 Ft (元43) | 元26 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,396 Ft (元59) | 元37 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,771 Ft (元267) | 元418 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,075 Ft (元27) | 元34 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 828 Ft (元21) | 元41 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 778 Ft (元19) | 元35 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 373 Ft (元9) | 元10 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (元13) | 元11 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,694 Ft (元67) | 元64 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,759 Ft (元143) | 元166 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,279 Ft (元81) | 元98 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,159 Ft (元301) | 元846 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,161 Ft (元277) | 元405 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,557 Ft (元39) | 元66 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 565 Ft (元14) | 元34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ft (元12) | 元35 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 162,927 Ft (元4,038) | 元3,272 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (元0.87) | 元11 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,965 Ft (元420) | 元413 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,228 Ft (元30) | 元20 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,484 prices entered by 1,072 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in China
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