Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,113 Ft (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,776 Ft (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 Ft (€2.73) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 466 Ft (€1.17) | €1.30 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,159 Ft (€2.90) | €4.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,008 Ft (€2.52) | €3.00 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,192 Ft (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 Ft (€1.75) | €2.75 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455 Ft (€1.14) | €2.16 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 363 Ft (€0.91) | €2.32 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,215 Ft (€5.54) | €10 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 787 Ft (€1.97) | €2.57 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Ft (€0.84) | €1.35 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 417,197 Ft (€1,044) | €1,610 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,162 Ft (€758) | €1,646 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,339 Ft (€116) | €224 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 229,437 Ft (€574) | €1,049 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 201,290 Ft (€504) | €788 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,480 Ft (€81) | €133 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,253 Ft (€16) | €26 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,536 Ft (€314) | €361 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,822 Ft (€85) | €142 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,702 Ft (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,320 Ft (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,829 Ft (€60) | €86 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,613 Ft (€34) | €41 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,243 Ft (€71) | €104 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,236 Ft (€83) | €99 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,731,730 Ft (€24,348) | €32,560 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft (€1.56) | €1.80 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,985 Ft (€22) | €63 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,301 Ft (€8) | €3.00 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,569 Ft (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,279 Ft (€46) | €27 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,209 Ft (€5.53) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,045 Ft (€2.62) | €4.69 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,843 Ft (€4.61) | €4.84 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 782 Ft (€1.96) | €2.86 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,115 Ft (€2.79) | €4.24 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,672 Ft (€14) | €26 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,898 Ft (€32) | €43 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,704 Ft (€14) | €23 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,629 Ft (€39) | €119 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,603 Ft (€49) | €71 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,123 Ft (€5.31) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,226 Ft (€3.07) | €4.55 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 913 Ft (€2.28) | €8 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 234,154 Ft (€586) | €657 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | €0.26 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,675 Ft (€52) | €32 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,197 Ft (€5.50) | €12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in France
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