- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,846 Ft (€5.71) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 Ft (€4.99) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 759 Ft (€2.35) | €5.97 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 267 Ft (€0.83) | €1.15 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (€1.98) | €4.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 555 Ft (€1.72) | €2.87 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 956 Ft (€2.95) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 382 Ft (€1.18) | €2.62 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 209 Ft (€0.65) | €1.73 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (€0.73) | €2.21 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,710 Ft (€5.29) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 396 Ft (€1.22) | €2.15 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 139 Ft (€0.43) | €1.13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,101 Ft (€770) | €2,227 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,755 Ft (€528) | €1,554 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,772 Ft (€132) | €165 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,392 Ft (€505) | €1,014 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,874 Ft (€349) | €785 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,201 Ft (€84) | €107 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,255 Ft (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,711 Ft (€382) | €368 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,353 Ft (€81) | €107 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,463 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,800 Ft (€5.56) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,974 Ft (€62) | €89 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,990 Ft (€37) | €39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,789 Ft (€70) | €104 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,939 Ft (€89) | €139 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,456,090 Ft (€16,863) | €22,973 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 Ft (€1.14) | €1.47 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,689 Ft (€30) | €68 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,058 Ft (€6) | €5.75 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,584 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,606 Ft (€39) | €25 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,205 Ft (€3.72) | €4.24 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 911 Ft (€2.82) | €4.05 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 825 Ft (€2.55) | €3.86 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Ft (€1.18) | €1.71 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 Ft (€1.72) | €2.17 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,086 Ft (€10) | €22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,977 Ft (€22) | €42 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,371 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,354 Ft (€44) | €87 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,514 Ft (€39) | €66 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,567 Ft (€4.84) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 620 Ft (€1.92) | €4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 530 Ft (€1.64) | €6 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,262 Ft (€467) | €462 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (€0.09) | €0.17 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,617 Ft (€42) | €57 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,242 Ft (€3.84) | €8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in France
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