- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,823 Ft (€5.65) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,627 Ft (€5.04) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764 Ft (€2.37) | €3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 263 Ft (€0.81) | €0.98 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (€1.98) | €3.10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 Ft (€1.86) | €2.46 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 955 Ft (€2.96) | €5.12 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 387 Ft (€1.20) | €2.44 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 226 Ft (€0.70) | €1.55 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (€5.32) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (€1.23) | €1.77 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 Ft (€0.43) | €1.23 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,791 Ft (€771) | €1,450 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 168,179 Ft (€521) | €1,087 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,003 Ft (€136) | €180 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,997 Ft (€520) | €907 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,101 Ft (€350) | €679 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,776 Ft (€86) | €129 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,245 Ft (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,074 Ft (€372) | €371 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,389 Ft (€82) | €94 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,588 Ft (€8) | €5.42 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,824 Ft (€5.65) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,564 Ft (€61) | €87 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,244 Ft (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,928 Ft (€71) | €92 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,358 Ft (€88) | €114 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,451,530 Ft (€16,885) | €20,517 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 371 Ft (€1.15) | €1.41 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,680 Ft (€30) | €73 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,552 Ft (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,003 Ft (€9) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,014 Ft (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,178 Ft (€3.65) | €3.36 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 924 Ft (€2.86) | €2.18 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (€2.36) | €2.10 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 359 Ft (€1.11) | €1.36 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Ft (€1.69) | €1.43 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,981 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,494 Ft (€20) | €32 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,338 Ft (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,785 Ft (€46) | €128 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,500 Ft (€36) | €53 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,554 Ft (€4.81) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (€2.01) | €3.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (€1.56) | €3.44 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,632 Ft (€457) | €454 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (€0.09) | €0.12 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,098 Ft (€41) | €37 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,247 Ft (€3.86) | €6 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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