Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,033 Ft (€5.92) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,698 Ft (€4.94) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 728 Ft (€2.12) | €3.85 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 258 Ft (€0.75) | €0.96 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 606 Ft (€1.77) | €2.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 590 Ft (€1.72) | €2.36 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,016 Ft (€2.96) | €5.56 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 Ft (€1.04) | €2.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 Ft (€0.80) | €1.63 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 Ft (€0.76) | €1.02 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,733 Ft (€5.05) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (€1.33) | €1.79 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171 Ft (€0.50) | €1.37 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 291,917 Ft (€850) | €1,493 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,423 Ft (€621) | €1,154 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,869 Ft (€134) | €183 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,211 Ft (€597) | €974 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,046 Ft (€428) | €704 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,620 Ft (€86) | €127 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,934 Ft (€11) | €24 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft (€337) | €397 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft (€70) | €85 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,358 Ft (€7) | €5.58 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,134 Ft (€6) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft (€63) | €86 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,053 Ft (€29) | €37 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,599 Ft (€75) | €87 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft (€79) | €119 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft (€18,692) | €22,667 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft (€1.11) | €1.41 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,675 Ft (€28) | €78 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,983 Ft (€55) | €62 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,405 Ft (€4.09) | €3.81 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 858 Ft (€2.50) | €2.10 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (€2.21) | €2.61 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 Ft (€1.30) | €1.37 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (€1.56) | €1.57 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,933 Ft (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,474 Ft (€19) | €33 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft (€39) | €91 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,562 Ft (€34) | €63 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft (€5.01) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 661 Ft (€1.93) | €3.40 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft (€1.57) | €3.72 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft (€433) | €499 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.09) | €0.11 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft (€35) | €47 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft (€4.12) | €7 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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