- 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 | 1,800 Ft (€5.63) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,562 Ft (€4.89) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 711 Ft (€2.23) | €3.82 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 261 Ft (€0.82) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 617 Ft (€1.93) | €2.97 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 513 Ft (€1.61) | €2.59 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 945 Ft (€2.96) | €4.95 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350 Ft (€1.10) | €2.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 207 Ft (€0.65) | €1.51 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (€0.70) | €0.97 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,665 Ft (€5.21) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 385 Ft (€1.20) | €1.77 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (€0.51) | €1.31 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,326 Ft (€783) | €1,416 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 165,174 Ft (€517) | €1,088 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,918 Ft (€128) | €177 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 157,756 Ft (€494) | €873 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 108,148 Ft (€338) | €634 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,471 Ft (€89) | €117 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,530 Ft (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 121,926 Ft (€382) | €391 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,124 Ft (€75) | €83 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,419 Ft (€8) | €5.19 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,950 Ft (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,941 Ft (€69) | €83 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,208 Ft (€32) | €38 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,693 Ft (€71) | €88 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,734 Ft (€87) | €118 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,516,440 Ft (€17,264) | €19,910 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356 Ft (€1.11) | €1.33 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,740 Ft (€30) | €72 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,783 Ft (€5.58) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,309 Ft (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,894 Ft (€34) | €59 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,075 Ft (€3.36) | €3.32 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (€2.61) | €1.99 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 798 Ft (€2.50) | €2.00 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 379 Ft (€1.18) | €1.32 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 476 Ft (€1.49) | €1.40 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,714 Ft (€8) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,190 Ft (€19) | €32 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,293 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,291 Ft (€38) | €105 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,032 Ft (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,503 Ft (€4.70) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 575 Ft (€1.80) | €3.16 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ft (€1.57) | €3.50 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 164,001 Ft (€513) | €458 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,772 Ft (€52) | €44 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,239 Ft (€3.88) | €6 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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