- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,809 Ft (44元) | 50元 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,626 Ft (39元) | 34元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 779 Ft (19元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 Ft (15元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 611 Ft (15元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (23元) | 57元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 388 Ft (9元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 Ft (5.30元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Ft (5.87元) | 5.59元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,765 Ft (43元) | 115元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 147 Ft (3.57元) | 12元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 242,923 Ft (5,884元) | 9,408元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,154 Ft (4,049元) | 4,307元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,487 Ft (1,102元) | 439元 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,493 Ft (4,130元) | 5,706元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,624 Ft (2,728元) | 3,520元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,184 Ft (683元) | 311元 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,959 Ft (72元) | 86元 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,076 Ft (3,005元) | 2,131元 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,857 Ft (699元) | 703元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,613 Ft (63元) | 37元 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,926 Ft (47元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,292 Ft (467元) | 556元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,392 Ft (300元) | 260元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,174 Ft (561元) | 624元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,730 Ft (696元) | 694元 | + 0% | |
| 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 | 5,554,070 Ft (134,536元) | 143,509元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (9元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,628 Ft (233元) | 157元 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,564 Ft (62元) | 26元 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,981 Ft (72元) | 30元 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,777 Ft (261元) | 493元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,273 Ft (31元) | 29元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 Ft (19元) | 36元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 370 Ft (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (13元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,876 Ft (70元) | 59元 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,904 Ft (167元) | 148元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,232 Ft (78元) | 86元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,395 Ft (349元) | 752元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,491 Ft (278元) | 367元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,564 Ft (38元) | 59元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 683 Ft (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 546 Ft (13元) | 33元 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,129 Ft (3,564元) | 3,255元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (0.69元) | 1.04元 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,590 Ft (305元) | 309元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,255 Ft (30元) | 20元 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in China
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