- Cost of Living
- United States
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 107% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (3,939 Ft) | 1,829 Ft | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,128 Ft) | 1,590 Ft | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (1,306 Ft) | 757 Ft | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (254 Ft) | 261 Ft | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (912 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (1,128 Ft) | 550 Ft | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,775 Ft) | 969 Ft | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (954 Ft) | 381 Ft | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (460 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (864 Ft) | 236 Ft | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,171 Ft) | 1,720 Ft | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (544 Ft) | 385 Ft | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (602 Ft) | 146 Ft | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in United States is 137% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (572,603 Ft) | 250,864 Ft | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (443,505 Ft) | 170,752 Ft | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (49,965 Ft) | 40,343 Ft | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (445,967 Ft) | 167,696 Ft | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (315,593 Ft) | 111,833 Ft | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (34,828 Ft) | 32,104 Ft | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (13,597 Ft) | 3,395 Ft | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (95,214 Ft) | 120,859 Ft | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (33,881 Ft) | 24,536 Ft | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,116 Ft) | 2,604 Ft | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (6,414 Ft) | 1,906 Ft | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (13,443 Ft) | 20,414 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (12,588 Ft) | 11,471 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (24,089 Ft) | 21,669 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (32,638 Ft) | 25,843 Ft | + 26% | |
| 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 | $22,028 (6,218,536 Ft) | 5,554,070 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (210 Ft) | 363 Ft | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (23,994 Ft) | 9,750 Ft | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 96% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,002 Ft) | 1,845 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (5,222 Ft) | 2,535 Ft | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (31,546 Ft) | 11,876 Ft | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,918 Ft) | 968 Ft | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (992 Ft) | 887 Ft | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (1,427 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (974 Ft) | 378 Ft | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (522 Ft) | 490 Ft | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (5,854 Ft) | 2,860 Ft | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 72% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (12,475 Ft) | 6,815 Ft | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (7,008 Ft) | 3,358 Ft | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (47,002 Ft) | 13,849 Ft | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (22,379 Ft) | 12,000 Ft | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (3,241 Ft) | 1,579 Ft | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (1,368 Ft) | 610 Ft | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (1,646 Ft) | 532 Ft | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (121,183 Ft) | 156,824 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (83 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (15,063 Ft) | 14,464 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,227 Ft) | 1,252 Ft | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
282.304
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 97,668 prices entered by 14,900 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 89% more expensive than in Hungary
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