Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,080 Ft (€5.80) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,645 Ft (€4.59) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 713 Ft (€1.99) | €3.63 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 266 Ft (€0.74) | €0.99 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 624 Ft (€1.74) | €2.98 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 621 Ft (€1.73) | €2.65 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 Ft (€3.19) | €5.08 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 Ft (€1.24) | €2.40 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 280 Ft (€0.78) | €1.53 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 246 Ft (€0.69) | €0.90 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,686 Ft (€4.71) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 Ft (€1.26) | €1.75 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (€0.42) | €1.30 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 295,272 Ft (€824) | €1,436 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 183,476 Ft (€512) | €1,205 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,283 Ft (€121) | €162 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 186,804 Ft (€521) | €925 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,948 Ft (€318) | €694 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,662 Ft (€86) | €121 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,406 Ft (€12) | €27 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,129 Ft (€346) | €369 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,135 Ft (€73) | €100 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,774 Ft (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,363 Ft (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,248 Ft (€70) | €73 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,981 Ft (€25) | €35 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,056 Ft (€67) | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,258 Ft (€76) | €115 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,620,030 Ft (€18,473) | €22,547 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 Ft (€1.10) | €1.32 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,794 Ft (€27) | €71 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,478 Ft (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,933 Ft (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,345 Ft (€60) | €50 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 941 Ft (€2.62) | €2.85 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 745 Ft (€2.08) | €2.05 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 Ft (€2.63) | €2.12 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 Ft (€1.33) | €1.36 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft (€1.19) | €1.56 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,761 Ft (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,348 Ft (€18) | €36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,224 Ft (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,556 Ft (€105) | €124 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,318 Ft (€23) | €56 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,914 Ft (€5.34) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 631 Ft (€1.76) | €3.33 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 Ft (€1.26) | €3.68 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,507 Ft (€506) | €486 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (€0.07) | €0.12 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,463 Ft (€29) | €37 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,468 Ft (€4.10) | €7 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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