- Cost of Living
- United States
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 93% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (3,558 Ft) | 1,879 Ft | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (1,893 Ft) | 1,506 Ft | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (1,173 Ft) | 696 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (234 Ft) | 256 Ft | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.28 (857 Ft) | 569 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (1,094 Ft) | 488 Ft | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,686 Ft) | 982 Ft | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (873 Ft) | 308 Ft | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (426 Ft) | 207 Ft | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (650 Ft) | 222 Ft | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (3,750 Ft) | 1,736 Ft | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (499 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (554 Ft) | 129 Ft | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in United States is 121% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,063 (538,723 Ft) | 253,998 Ft | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,547 (403,778 Ft) | 162,059 Ft | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (44,483 Ft) | 45,876 Ft | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,538 (401,593 Ft) | 154,441 Ft | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,082 (282,402 Ft) | 104,719 Ft | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (29,293 Ft) | 28,051 Ft | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (12,637 Ft) | 3,555 Ft | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (95,271 Ft) | 119,433 Ft | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (31,597 Ft) | 24,839 Ft | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (2,825 Ft) | 2,475 Ft | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (5,670 Ft) | 1,579 Ft | + 259% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (12,324 Ft) | 22,561 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (11,885 Ft) | 10,399 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (22,453 Ft) | 23,063 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (30,283 Ft) | 27,287 Ft | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 49% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,798 (5,691,022 Ft) | 5,913,010 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (172 Ft) | 360 Ft | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (23,315 Ft) | 9,690 Ft | + 141% | |
| 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 (1,883 Ft) | 1,665 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (4,529 Ft) | 2,169 Ft | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (28,078 Ft) | 9,452 Ft | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (1,692 Ft) | 1,162 Ft | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (914 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 (1,245 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (855 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (466 Ft) | 555 Ft | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (5,219 Ft) | 2,569 Ft | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (11,452 Ft) | 5,228 Ft | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (6,271 Ft) | 3,174 Ft | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (41,293 Ft) | 10,867 Ft | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (20,247 Ft) | 9,096 Ft | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (2,888 Ft) | 1,590 Ft | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (1,229 Ft) | 556 Ft | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (1,467 Ft) | 507 Ft | + 190% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $463 (120,817 Ft) | 165,169 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (69 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (13,547 Ft) | 16,532 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,022 Ft) | 1,189 Ft | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 79% more expensive than in Hungary
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