Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,950 Ft (77元) | 36元 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,572 Ft (50元) | 38元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,048 Ft (20元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 456 Ft (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,227 Ft (24元) | 15元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (22元) | 10元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,068 Ft (40元) | 51元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 586 Ft (11元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 434 Ft (8元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 423 Ft (8元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,081 Ft (40元) | 88元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 748 Ft (15元) | 8元 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 321 Ft (6元) | 12元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 429,041 Ft (8,324元) | 15,689元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 297,123 Ft (5,765元) | 7,762元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,795 Ft (1,121元) | 494元 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 231,048 Ft (4,483元) | 6,859元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,478 Ft (3,638元) | 3,972元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 68,782 Ft (1,335元) | 335元 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,726 Ft (131元) | 101元 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 138,968 Ft (2,696元) | 1,494元 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,549 Ft (748元) | 571元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,479 Ft (87元) | 38元 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,933 Ft (76元) | 47元 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,319 Ft (549元) | 415元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,951 Ft (212元) | 280元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,339 Ft (569元) | 574元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,688 Ft (712元) | 717元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,122,800 Ft (196,406元) | 152,522元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 631 Ft (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,079 Ft (176元) | 244元 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,687 Ft (110元) | 41元 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,375 Ft (85元) | 45元 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,469 Ft (455元) | 111元 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,588 Ft (50元) | 47元 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,201 Ft (23元) | 44元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,061 Ft (40元) | 32元 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,141 Ft (22元) | 9元 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,286 Ft (25元) | 12元 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,330 Ft (84元) | 79元 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,604 Ft (206元) | 225元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,222 Ft (101元) | 110元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,985 Ft (310元) | 481元 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,422 Ft (377元) | 248元 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,156 Ft (42元) | 77元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,191 Ft (23元) | 27元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 927 Ft (18元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 207,918 Ft (4,034元) | 3,708元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (0.58元) | 1.19元 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,163 Ft (372元) | 406元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,180 Ft (42元) | 25元 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,578 prices entered by 209 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in China
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