Cost of living in United States compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 71% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (7,470 Ft) | 4,371 Ft | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (4,162 Ft) | 2,985 Ft | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.97 (2,054 Ft) | 1,135 Ft | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (375 Ft) | 539 Ft | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.73 (1,972 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.82 (1,659 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,683 Ft) | 2,811 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (1,427 Ft) | 775 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (773 Ft) | 477 Ft | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.91 (1,346 Ft) | 431 Ft | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (6,220 Ft) | 3,206 Ft | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.01 (1,036 Ft) | 840 Ft | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (1,032 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in United States is 128% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,013 (1,036,340 Ft) | 477,049 Ft | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,351 (808,831 Ft) | 300,352 Ft | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 (82,512 Ft) | 55,060 Ft | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,231 (767,455 Ft) | 286,686 Ft | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,656 (569,730 Ft) | 224,003 Ft | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $170 (58,423 Ft) | 44,513 Ft | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (20,816 Ft) | 8,532 Ft | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (85,534 Ft) | 148,118 Ft | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (49,674 Ft) | 34,756 Ft | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (5,187 Ft) | 4,976 Ft | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (11,762 Ft) | 3,754 Ft | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (19,780 Ft) | 29,995 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (17,228 Ft) | 14,524 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (36,101 Ft) | 28,249 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (47,367 Ft) | 35,356 Ft | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,214 (10,737,491 Ft) | 11,202,900 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (321 Ft) | 617 Ft | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (30,107 Ft) | 9,366 Ft | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 60% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,258 Ft) | 4,568 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (8,530 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $171 (58,973 Ft) | 23,535 Ft | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (3,311 Ft) | 2,389 Ft | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.33 (1,835 Ft) | 1,452 Ft | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,486 Ft) | 2,032 Ft | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.22 (1,797 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (843 Ft) | 1,079 Ft | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (10,886 Ft) | 5,960 Ft | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (21,014 Ft) | 15,022 Ft | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (10,513 Ft) | 6,056 Ft | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (82,066 Ft) | 18,954 Ft | + 333% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (35,998 Ft) | 21,830 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (5,169 Ft) | 2,293 Ft | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (2,091 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (2,614 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $458 (157,514 Ft) | 228,773 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (180 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 534% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (24,269 Ft) | 18,545 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (3,909 Ft) | 2,340 Ft | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 83% more expensive than in Hungary
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