Cost of living in Hungary compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (HK$75) | HK$87 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (HK$55) | HK$46 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (HK$22) | HK$43 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (HK$11) | HK$22 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (HK$25) | HK$32 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (HK$27) | HK$28 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (HK$49) | HK$93 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (HK$12) | HK$32 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (HK$8) | HK$14 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (HK$45) | HK$151 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (HK$13) | HK$20 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (HK$8,085) | HK$47,547 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (HK$5,676) | HK$30,601 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (HK$1,265) | HK$1,595 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (HK$4,631) | HK$27,035 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (HK$3,497) | HK$15,335 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (HK$777) | HK$481 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (HK$114) | HK$152 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (HK$2,761) | HK$5,571 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (HK$813) | HK$1,720 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (HK$81) | HK$86 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (HK$70) | HK$95 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (HK$641) | HK$411 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (HK$277) | HK$364 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (HK$650) | HK$552 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (HK$764) | HK$500 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (HK$227,731) | HK$343,002 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (HK$215) | HK$488 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (HK$69) | HK$48 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (HK$95) | HK$40 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (HK$431) | HK$300 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (HK$48) | HK$66 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (HK$24) | HK$34 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (HK$26) | HK$30 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (HK$102) | HK$91 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (HK$285) | HK$251 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (HK$114) | HK$219 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (HK$351) | HK$450 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (HK$386) | HK$843 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (HK$72) | HK$145 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (HK$18) | HK$46 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (HK$18) | HK$51 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (HK$5,493) | HK$3,000 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (HK$0.69) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (HK$410) | HK$861 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (HK$46) | HK$71 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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