- 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 | 1,809 Ft (€5.63) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,626 Ft (€5.06) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 779 Ft (€2.42) | €3.77 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (€0.82) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 Ft (€1.93) | €3.14 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 611 Ft (€1.90) | €2.46 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (€2.99) | €5.14 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 388 Ft (€1.21) | €2.40 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 Ft (€0.68) | €1.57 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Ft (€0.75) | €0.92 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,765 Ft (€5.49) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (€1.21) | €1.78 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 147 Ft (€0.46) | €1.26 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 242,923 Ft (€756) | €1,458 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,154 Ft (€520) | €1,086 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,487 Ft (€142) | €188 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,493 Ft (€530) | €912 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,624 Ft (€350) | €680 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,184 Ft (€88) | €125 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,959 Ft (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,076 Ft (€386) | €373 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,857 Ft (€90) | €94 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,613 Ft (€8) | €5.47 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,926 Ft (€5.99) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,292 Ft (€60) | €85 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,392 Ft (€39) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,174 Ft (€72) | €89 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,730 Ft (€89) | €109 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,555,410 Ft (€17,285) | €20,734 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (€1.16) | €1.42 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,628 Ft (€30) | €74 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,564 Ft (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,981 Ft (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,777 Ft (€34) | €65 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,273 Ft (€3.96) | €3.33 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (€2.95) | €2.20 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 Ft (€2.44) | €2.14 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 370 Ft (€1.15) | €1.38 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (€1.68) | €1.40 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,876 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,904 Ft (€21) | €31 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,232 Ft (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,395 Ft (€45) | €125 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,491 Ft (€36) | €55 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,564 Ft (€4.86) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 683 Ft (€2.12) | €3.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 546 Ft (€1.70) | €3.40 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,129 Ft (€458) | €445 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (€0.09) | €0.13 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,590 Ft (€39) | €36 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,255 Ft (€3.90) | €6 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,249 prices entered by 1,501 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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