Cost of living in Hungary compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Hungary | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 Ft (kr65) | kr135 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,531 Ft (kr49) | kr86 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 944 Ft (kr18) | kr40 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 475 Ft (kr9) | kr13 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,184 Ft (kr23) | kr38 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (kr22) | kr30 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,289 Ft (kr44) | kr50 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 540 Ft (kr10) | kr20 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (kr8) | kr13 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 364 Ft (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,702 Ft (kr52) | kr83 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 631 Ft (kr12) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 465 Ft (kr9) | kr21 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 60% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Hungary | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 374,676 Ft (kr7,222) | kr18,498 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 256,811 Ft (kr4,950) | kr13,760 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,449 Ft (kr1,011) | kr1,411 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 206,062 Ft (kr3,972) | kr11,844 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 163,942 Ft (kr3,160) | kr8,746 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,721 Ft (kr650) | kr989 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,635 Ft (kr89) | kr231 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,602 Ft (kr2,325) | kr2,807 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,887 Ft (kr711) | kr525 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,871 Ft (kr75) | kr74 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,048 Ft (kr59) | kr249 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Hungary | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,271 Ft (kr545) | kr794 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,305 Ft (kr218) | kr342 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,548 Ft (kr570) | kr744 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,591 Ft (kr686) | kr1,104 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Hungary | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,771,450 Ft (kr188,350) | kr304,123 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Ft (kr12) | kr14 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,641 Ft (kr186) | kr594 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Hungary | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,052 Ft (kr59) | kr36 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,588 Ft (kr69) | kr138 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,345 Ft (kr392) | kr485 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,127 Ft (kr41) | kr44 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,115 Ft (kr21) | kr24 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,177 Ft (kr23) | kr25 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 823 Ft (kr16) | kr19 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (kr22) | kr15 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,605 Ft (kr89) | kr256 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Hungary | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,424 Ft (kr201) | kr420 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,970 Ft (kr96) | kr245 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,362 Ft (kr335) | kr859 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,478 Ft (kr356) | kr769 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,957 Ft (kr57) | kr109 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 940 Ft (kr18) | kr43 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 752 Ft (kr14) | kr51 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 289,013 Ft (kr5,571) | kr5,211 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (kr0.67) | kr1.05 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,447 Ft (kr356) | kr284 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,041 Ft (kr39) | kr59 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in Denmark
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