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Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,842 Ft (€5.76) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,566 Ft (€4.89) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 721 Ft (€2.25) | €5.93 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 247 Ft (€0.77) | €1.08 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 Ft (€1.79) | €4.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 543 Ft (€1.70) | €2.84 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 945 Ft (€2.95) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 335 Ft (€1.05) | €2.59 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 218 Ft (€0.68) | €1.73 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 236 Ft (€0.74) | €1.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,604 Ft (€5.01) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (€1.22) | €2.07 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 143 Ft (€0.45) | €1.14 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 241,435 Ft (€755) | €1,991 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 156,195 Ft (€488) | €1,529 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,914 Ft (€143) | €155 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,252 Ft (€538) | €1,046 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 116,596 Ft (€364) | €807 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 29,683 Ft (€93) | €108 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,911 Ft (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,095 Ft (€366) | €359 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,301 Ft (€82) | €109 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,788 Ft (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,677 Ft (€5.24) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,541 Ft (€52) | €90 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,721 Ft (€37) | €37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,162 Ft (€72) | €93 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,450 Ft (€89) | €118 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,702,700 Ft (€17,821) | €22,224 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (€1.21) | €1.47 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,571 Ft (€30) | €65 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,216 Ft (€7) | €5.08 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,750 Ft (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,923 Ft (€34) | €25 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,204 Ft (€3.76) | €4.19 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 Ft (€2.91) | €4.27 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 769 Ft (€2.40) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 373 Ft (€1.16) | €1.87 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 Ft (€1.63) | €2.20 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,417 Ft (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,290 Ft (€23) | €40 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,344 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,886 Ft (€47) | €65 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,880 Ft (€34) | €55 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,544 Ft (€4.82) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 642 Ft (€2.01) | €3.96 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 529 Ft (€1.65) | €6 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,704 Ft (€471) | €436 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (€0.09) | €0.17 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,075 Ft (€38) | €47 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,268 Ft (€3.96) | €8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,002 prices entered by 986 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in France
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