- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- China
- Comparison
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 | 1,805 Ft (44元) | 53元 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,616 Ft (39元) | 33元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764 Ft (19元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 263 Ft (6元) | 16元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 592 Ft (14元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 955 Ft (23元) | 63元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 385 Ft (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 217 Ft (5.29元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (5.80元) | 5.65元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (42元) | 114元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 Ft (3.36元) | 12元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,071 Ft (6,038元) | 9,730元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 168,179 Ft (4,094元) | 4,503元 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,003 Ft (1,071元) | 430元 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,997 Ft (4,089元) | 5,742元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,101 Ft (2,753元) | 3,505元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,776 Ft (676元) | 309元 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,245 Ft (79元) | 88元 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,074 Ft (2,923元) | 2,265元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,389 Ft (642元) | 678元 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,588 Ft (63元) | 40元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,824 Ft (44元) | 39元 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,564 Ft (476元) | 554元 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,244 Ft (298元) | 280元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,928 Ft (558元) | 619元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,358 Ft (690元) | 672元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,451,530 Ft (132,693元) | 145,666元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 371 Ft (9元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,680 Ft (236元) | 154元 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,552 Ft (62元) | 26元 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,003 Ft (73元) | 32元 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,014 Ft (292元) | 425元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,178 Ft (29元) | 30元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 924 Ft (22元) | 37元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (19元) | 38元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 359 Ft (9元) | 10元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Ft (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,981 Ft (73元) | 59元 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,494 Ft (158元) | 159元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,338 Ft (81元) | 86元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,785 Ft (360元) | 723元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,500 Ft (280元) | 375元 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,554 Ft (38元) | 60元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (12元) | 34元 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,632 Ft (3,593元) | 3,309元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (0.70元) | 0.98元 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,098 Ft (319元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,247 Ft (30元) | 20元 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,545 prices entered by 939 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in China
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