- 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 (3,850 Ft) | 1,840 Ft | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,080 Ft) | 1,582 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (1,282 Ft) | 712 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (252 Ft) | 257 Ft | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (901 Ft) | 623 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (1,115 Ft) | 514 Ft | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,738 Ft) | 942 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (942 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (462 Ft) | 209 Ft | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (814 Ft) | 225 Ft | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,070 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (537 Ft) | 384 Ft | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (594 Ft) | 142 Ft | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in United States is 134% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (562,431 Ft) | 248,031 Ft | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (433,595 Ft) | 167,774 Ft | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (48,398 Ft) | 40,412 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (434,830 Ft) | 159,985 Ft | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (307,692 Ft) | 110,858 Ft | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (33,357 Ft) | 28,178 Ft | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (13,261 Ft) | 3,631 Ft | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (95,920 Ft) | 119,455 Ft | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (33,798 Ft) | 24,536 Ft | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,077 Ft) | 2,337 Ft | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (6,264 Ft) | 2,054 Ft | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (13,085 Ft) | 21,728 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (12,345 Ft) | 10,914 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (23,702 Ft) | 22,212 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (32,687 Ft) | 27,495 Ft | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 58% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,050 (6,121,136 Ft) | 5,537,590 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (200 Ft) | 358 Ft | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (24,057 Ft) | 9,750 Ft | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 97% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,007 Ft) | 1,855 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (5,019 Ft) | 2,309 Ft | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (30,614 Ft) | 10,894 Ft | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,839 Ft) | 950 Ft | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (985 Ft) | 889 Ft | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (1,415 Ft) | 805 Ft | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (944 Ft) | 385 Ft | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (508 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (5,647 Ft) | 2,800 Ft | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 71% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (12,263 Ft) | 6,323 Ft | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (6,871 Ft) | 3,322 Ft | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (46,430 Ft) | 12,273 Ft | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (21,798 Ft) | 11,370 Ft | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (3,171 Ft) | 1,503 Ft | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (1,326 Ft) | 590 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (1,587 Ft) | 510 Ft | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (119,180 Ft) | 158,972 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (78 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (14,652 Ft) | 14,629 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,225 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Hungary
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