- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Ft (€5.63) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,596 Ft (€4.91) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 743 Ft (€2.29) | €3.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (€0.81) | €0.99 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 638 Ft (€1.96) | €3.05 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 555 Ft (€1.71) | €2.52 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (€2.96) | €5.04 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 386 Ft (€1.19) | €2.47 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 Ft (€0.64) | €1.56 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 237 Ft (€0.73) | €0.92 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (€5.29) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 Ft (€1.21) | €1.76 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 136 Ft (€0.42) | €1.23 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 253,878 Ft (€782) | €1,426 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 172,078 Ft (€530) | €1,085 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,922 Ft (€132) | €170 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,101 Ft (€502) | €895 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,703 Ft (€344) | €671 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,651 Ft (€85) | €117 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,276 Ft (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,095 Ft (€379) | €380 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,395 Ft (€81) | €92 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,463 Ft (€8) | €5.34 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,722 Ft (€5.30) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,990 Ft (€62) | €86 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,674 Ft (€36) | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,834 Ft (€70) | €91 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,642 Ft (€88) | €113 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,522,730 Ft (€17,006) | €20,608 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 Ft (€1.13) | €1.39 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,732 Ft (€30) | €72 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,058 Ft (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,584 Ft (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,669 Ft (€36) | €60 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,151 Ft (€3.54) | €3.34 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 911 Ft (€2.81) | €2.12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 806 Ft (€2.48) | €2.10 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Ft (€1.17) | €1.37 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 Ft (€1.68) | €1.42 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,906 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Ft (€22) | €32 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,365 Ft (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,378 Ft (€44) | €131 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,475 Ft (€38) | €53 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,596 Ft (€4.91) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 620 Ft (€1.91) | €3.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 Ft (€1.65) | €3.44 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,262 Ft (€466) | €461 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.09) | €0.12 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,297 Ft (€44) | €38 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,234 Ft (€3.80) | €6 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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