- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,822 Ft (€5.63) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,628 Ft (€5.03) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 767 Ft (€2.37) | €5.96 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (€0.82) | €1.12 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 639 Ft (€1.97) | €4.34 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 Ft (€1.85) | €2.79 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 966 Ft (€2.98) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 390 Ft (€1.20) | €2.60 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 225 Ft (€0.69) | €1.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (€0.73) | €2.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,776 Ft (€5.49) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 390 Ft (€1.20) | €2.09 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Ft (€0.45) | €1.14 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,107 Ft (€769) | €2,091 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,366 Ft (€529) | €1,625 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,829 Ft (€138) | €188 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 168,509 Ft (€520) | €1,010 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,740 Ft (€351) | €792 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,879 Ft (€86) | €105 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,017 Ft (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 121,029 Ft (€374) | €376 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,977 Ft (€89) | €108 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,436 Ft (€8) | €6 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,899 Ft (€5.87) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,544 Ft (€60) | €88 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft (€38) | €39 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,664 Ft (€70) | €103 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,283 Ft (€90) | €133 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,474,410 Ft (€16,906) | €23,122 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 373 Ft (€1.15) | €1.50 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,687 Ft (€30) | €68 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Ft (€8) | €5.42 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,079 Ft (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,741 Ft (€36) | €25 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,237 Ft (€3.82) | €4.34 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 944 Ft (€2.91) | €3.97 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 781 Ft (€2.41) | €3.68 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 Ft (€1.11) | €1.79 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 537 Ft (€1.66) | €2.13 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,993 Ft (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,723 Ft (€21) | €41 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,310 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,744 Ft (€46) | €83 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,966 Ft (€37) | €62 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,608 Ft (€4.97) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 654 Ft (€2.02) | €3.95 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 540 Ft (€1.67) | €6 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 148,382 Ft (€458) | €449 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (€0.09) | €0.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,958 Ft (€40) | €56 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,226 Ft (€3.79) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,035 prices entered by 1,062 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in France
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