- Cost of Living
- United States
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 106% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (3,927 Ft) | 1,846 Ft | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,125 Ft) | 1,615 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (1,284 Ft) | 759 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (251 Ft) | 267 Ft | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (895 Ft) | 640 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (1,125 Ft) | 555 Ft | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,760 Ft) | 956 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (942 Ft) | 382 Ft | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (451 Ft) | 209 Ft | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (909 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,115 Ft) | 1,710 Ft | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (541 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (598 Ft) | 139 Ft | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in United States is 138% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (570,750 Ft) | 249,101 Ft | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (438,066 Ft) | 170,755 Ft | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (49,712 Ft) | 42,772 Ft | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (440,866 Ft) | 163,392 Ft | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (313,279 Ft) | 112,874 Ft | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (34,494 Ft) | 27,201 Ft | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (13,412 Ft) | 3,255 Ft | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (93,867 Ft) | 123,711 Ft | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (33,527 Ft) | 26,353 Ft | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,069 Ft) | 2,463 Ft | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (6,340 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 252% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (13,284 Ft) | 19,974 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (12,542 Ft) | 11,990 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (23,888 Ft) | 22,789 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (32,179 Ft) | 28,939 Ft | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 61% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,277 (6,251,233 Ft) | 5,456,090 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (213 Ft) | 370 Ft | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (23,849 Ft) | 9,689 Ft | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 86% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,992 Ft) | 2,058 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (5,301 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (32,055 Ft) | 12,606 Ft | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,910 Ft) | 1,205 Ft | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (982 Ft) | 911 Ft | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (1,424 Ft) | 825 Ft | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (962 Ft) | 380 Ft | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (521 Ft) | 558 Ft | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (5,782 Ft) | 3,086 Ft | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 72% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (12,505 Ft) | 6,977 Ft | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (6,958 Ft) | 3,371 Ft | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (47,871 Ft) | 14,354 Ft | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (22,085 Ft) | 12,514 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (3,223 Ft) | 1,567 Ft | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (1,357 Ft) | 620 Ft | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (1,638 Ft) | 530 Ft | + 209% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (120,393 Ft) | 151,262 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (90 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (14,899 Ft) | 13,617 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,219 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 96,072 prices entered by 14,327 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Hungary
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