Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,109 Ft (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,717 Ft (€4.98) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 691 Ft (€2.00) | €5.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 252 Ft (€0.73) | €1.11 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 588 Ft (€1.71) | €4.10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 613 Ft (€1.78) | €2.82 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,001 Ft (€2.90) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 381 Ft (€1.11) | €2.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 275 Ft (€0.80) | €1.62 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 257 Ft (€0.75) | €2.13 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,761 Ft (€5.11) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 457 Ft (€1.33) | €2.03 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 182 Ft (€0.53) | €1.14 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,040 Ft (€877) | €2,041 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 222,063 Ft (€644) | €1,326 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,282 Ft (€137) | €146 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 206,338 Ft (€599) | €1,126 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 146,012 Ft (€424) | €758 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,072 Ft (€90) | €106 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,650 Ft (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft (€336) | €350 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft (€69) | €85 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,528 Ft (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,372 Ft (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft (€63) | €88 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,303 Ft (€30) | €33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,045 Ft (€73) | €102 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft (€79) | €114 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft (€18,632) | €26,563 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft (€1.11) | €1.48 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,714 Ft (€28) | €67 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (€8) | €4.20 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,780 Ft (€60) | €25 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,557 Ft (€4.52) | €4.08 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 853 Ft (€2.47) | €3.76 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 738 Ft (€2.14) | €3.85 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 457 Ft (€1.33) | €1.86 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 544 Ft (€1.58) | €2.10 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,583 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,615 Ft (€19) | €38 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft (€11) | €21 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (€38) | €59 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,309 Ft (€33) | €53 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft (€4.99) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 744 Ft (€2.16) | €4.05 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft (€1.57) | €6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 149,958 Ft (€435) | €487 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (€0.08) | €0.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft (€35) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft (€4.10) | €10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,474 prices entered by 589 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in France
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