Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (€2.48) | €6.00 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (€1.07) | €1.22 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (€2.92) | €4.28 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (€3.18) | €3.00 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (€5.46) | €6 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (€1.39) | €2.59 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (€1.02) | €1.87 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (€0.94) | €1.09 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (€5.44) | €7 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (€1.63) | €1.92 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (€1.01) | €1.88 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (€886) | €2,001 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (€652) | €1,574 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (€138) | €227 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (€550) | €1,239 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (€513) | €904 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (€86) | €163 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (€14) | €37 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (€323) | €367 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (€96) | €111 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (€13) | €6 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (€71) | €86 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (€31) | €38 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (€76) | €89 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (€96) | €120 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (€26,193) | €33,039 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (€1.59) | €1.82 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (€25) | €51 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (€52) | €72 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (€6) | €3.99 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (€2.88) | €2.99 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (€3.14) | €3.20 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (€2.17) | €1.98 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (€2.93) | €1.68 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (€26) | €46 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (€43) | €84 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (€43) | €67 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (€2.09) | €3.73 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (€2.06) | €4.43 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (€629) | €578 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | €0.13 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (€47) | €40 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (€5.32) | €8 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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