- 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 (3,985 Ft) | 1,809 Ft | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,147 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (1,274 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (251 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (899 Ft) | 622 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (1,123 Ft) | 611 Ft | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,771 Ft) | 961 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (938 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (454 Ft) | 219 Ft | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (1,020 Ft) | 242 Ft | + 321% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,195 Ft) | 1,765 Ft | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (542 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (601 Ft) | 147 Ft | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United States is 136% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,043 (576,234 Ft) | 242,923 Ft | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (444,252 Ft) | 167,154 Ft | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (49,767 Ft) | 45,487 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (447,157 Ft) | 170,493 Ft | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (318,348 Ft) | 112,624 Ft | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (33,537 Ft) | 28,184 Ft | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (13,546 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | + 358% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $329 (92,757 Ft) | 124,076 Ft | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (33,938 Ft) | 28,857 Ft | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,036 Ft) | 2,613 Ft | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (6,394 Ft) | 1,926 Ft | + 232% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (13,378 Ft) | 19,292 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (12,655 Ft) | 12,392 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (24,112 Ft) | 23,174 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (32,400 Ft) | 28,730 Ft | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,387 (6,312,865 Ft) | 5,555,410 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (219 Ft) | 372 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (23,939 Ft) | 9,628 Ft | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 78% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,984 Ft) | 2,564 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (5,228 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (31,250 Ft) | 10,777 Ft | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,914 Ft) | 1,273 Ft | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (980 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (1,446 Ft) | 785 Ft | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (979 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (526 Ft) | 539 Ft | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (5,785 Ft) | 2,876 Ft | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 85% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (12,705 Ft) | 6,904 Ft | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (7,023 Ft) | 3,232 Ft | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (48,957 Ft) | 14,395 Ft | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (22,251 Ft) | 11,491 Ft | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,261 Ft) | 1,564 Ft | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (1,383 Ft) | 683 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (1,677 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (118,680 Ft) | 147,129 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (103 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (14,991 Ft) | 12,590 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,215 Ft) | 1,255 Ft | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 90% more expensive than in Hungary
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