Cost of living in Hungary compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Hungary | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,113 Ft (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,776 Ft (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 Ft (€2.74) | €4.47 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 466 Ft (€1.17) | €1.64 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,159 Ft (€2.92) | €5.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,008 Ft (€2.54) | €1.96 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,192 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 Ft (€1.76) | €2.12 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455 Ft (€1.15) | €1.21 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 363 Ft (€0.92) | €1.45 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,215 Ft (€5.58) | €14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 787 Ft (€1.98) | €2.09 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Ft (€0.85) | €0.99 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Hungary | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 417,197 Ft (€1,050) | €1,075 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,162 Ft (€763) | €728 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,339 Ft (€117) | €174 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 229,437 Ft (€578) | €685 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 201,290 Ft (€507) | €480 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,480 Ft (€82) | €147 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,253 Ft (€16) | €21 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,536 Ft (€316) | €375 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,822 Ft (€85) | €125 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,702 Ft (€12) | €10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,320 Ft (€8) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Hungary | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,829 Ft (€60) | €81 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,613 Ft (€34) | €29 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,243 Ft (€71) | €93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,236 Ft (€84) | €102 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Hungary | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,731,730 Ft (€24,504) | €24,999 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft (€1.57) | €1.85 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,985 Ft (€23) | €26 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Hungary | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,301 Ft (€8) | €4.48 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,569 Ft (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,279 Ft (€46) | €47 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,209 Ft (€5.56) | €5.03 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,045 Ft (€2.63) | €4.18 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,843 Ft (€4.64) | €4.13 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 782 Ft (€1.97) | €2.44 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,115 Ft (€2.81) | €2.98 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,672 Ft (€14) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Hungary | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,898 Ft (€32) | €42 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,704 Ft (€14) | €17 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,629 Ft (€39) | €61 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,603 Ft (€49) | €65 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,123 Ft (€5.35) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,226 Ft (€3.09) | €4.40 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 913 Ft (€2.30) | €4.70 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,170 Ft (€640) | €1,025 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,675 Ft (€52) | €42 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,197 Ft (€5.53) | €4.90 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Greece
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