Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,820 Ft (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (€4.97) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 843 Ft (€2.11) | €5.58 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 347 Ft (€0.87) | €1.09 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 768 Ft (€1.92) | €3.99 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 878 Ft (€2.19) | €3.14 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,766 Ft (€4.41) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 Ft (€1.29) | €3.17 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 291 Ft (€0.73) | €2.15 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 312 Ft (€0.78) | €1.88 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,037 Ft (€5.09) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 474 Ft (€1.19) | €2.34 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 198 Ft (€0.50) | €1.22 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (€808) | €1,520 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (€533) | €1,281 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,202 Ft (€120) | €137 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (€441) | €942 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (€374) | €657 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (€73) | €82 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (€10) | €27 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (€273) | €387 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (€98) | €81 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,718 Ft (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (€5.24) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (€73) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (€31) | €38 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (€85) | €129 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (€20,118) | €25,712 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 484 Ft (€1.21) | €1.88 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,875 Ft (€22) | €54 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (€8) | €4.90 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (€10) | €5.30 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,637 Ft (€39) | €25 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (€3.75) | €4.65 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (€2.37) | €4.01 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (€1.96) | €3.17 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 492 Ft (€1.23) | €1.85 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (€1.92) | €2.21 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,104 Ft (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (€26) | €42 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (€13) | €22 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (€44) | €73 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (€38) | €59 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (€4.91) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (€2.33) | €3.78 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 639 Ft (€1.60) | €5.39 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,525 Ft (€521) | €459 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (€0.05) | €0.27 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (€40) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,872 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in France
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