- 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 | 1,804 Ft (€5.59) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,556 Ft (€4.82) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 729 Ft (€2.26) | €3.83 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 257 Ft (€0.80) | €0.97 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 636 Ft (€1.97) | €2.98 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 533 Ft (€1.65) | €2.55 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 953 Ft (€2.95) | €4.98 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 374 Ft (€1.16) | €2.40 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 213 Ft (€0.66) | €1.55 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 228 Ft (€0.71) | €0.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,729 Ft (€5.36) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 Ft (€1.20) | €1.77 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (€0.47) | €1.23 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,783 Ft (€771) | €1,428 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,885 Ft (€532) | €1,059 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,253 Ft (€128) | €172 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 162,775 Ft (€504) | €867 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,267 Ft (€345) | €633 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,178 Ft (€87) | €115 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,472 Ft (€11) | €23 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,406 Ft (€364) | €378 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,432 Ft (€76) | €90 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,350 Ft (€7) | €5.20 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,046 Ft (€6) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,784 Ft (€67) | €84 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,948 Ft (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,199 Ft (€69) | €88 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,560 Ft (€85) | €114 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,499,420 Ft (€17,035) | €20,315 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 360 Ft (€1.11) | €1.34 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,761 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) | 1,863 Ft (€5.77) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,537 Ft (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,253 Ft (€35) | €65 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 950 Ft (€2.94) | €3.42 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 Ft (€2.75) | €2.09 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 794 Ft (€2.46) | €2.01 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 385 Ft (€1.19) | €1.38 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 490 Ft (€1.52) | €1.36 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,833 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,388 Ft (€20) | €32 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,318 Ft (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,097 Ft (€37) | €114 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,507 Ft (€36) | €50 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,499 Ft (€4.64) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Ft (€1.86) | €3.14 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 515 Ft (€1.60) | €3.48 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 158,972 Ft (€492) | €455 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (€0.09) | €0.16 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,048 Ft (€44) | €41 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,229 Ft (€3.81) | €6 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,757 prices entered by 1,534 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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