Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hungary | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (€9) | €19 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (€2.45) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (€1.06) | €1.37 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (€2.89) | €4.68 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (€3.15) | €3.40 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (€5.41) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (€1.37) | €2.76 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (€1.01) | €1.86 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (€0.93) | €2.50 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (€5.39) | €9 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (€1.62) | €2.31 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (€1.00) | €1.30 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hungary | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (€878) | €1,708 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (€646) | €1,334 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (€137) | €191 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (€545) | €1,032 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (€508) | €849 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (€85) | €135 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (€13) | €28 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (€320) | €457 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (€95) | €141 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (€10) | €16 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hungary | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (€70) | €96 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (€75) | €100 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (€96) | €126 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hungary | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (€25,957) | €29,525 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (€1.58) | €1.89 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (€24) | €61 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
Hungary | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (€8) | €3.03 | + 164% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (€51) | €32 | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (€6) | €3.65 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (€2.86) | €3.90 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (€3.11) | €3.83 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (€2.15) | €2.58 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (€2.91) | €2.81 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hungary | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (€26) | €48 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (€42) | €103 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (€42) | €75 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (€2.07) | €5.04 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (€2.04) | €7 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (€624) | €623 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | €0.24 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (€46) | €36 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (€5.27) | €11 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in France
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