Cost of living in Hungary compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,148 Ft (¥803) | ¥981 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,645 Ft (¥615) | ¥700 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 735 Ft (¥275) | ¥414 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 274 Ft (¥103) | ¥205 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 624 Ft (¥233) | ¥251 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 621 Ft (¥232) | ¥655 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 Ft (¥427) | ¥964 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 472 Ft (¥176) | ¥741 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (¥104) | ¥391 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 Ft (¥94) | ¥300 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,686 Ft (¥631) | ¥1,420 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 Ft (¥169) | ¥178 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (¥57) | ¥217 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 284,102 Ft (¥106,257) | ¥299,320 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 183,476 Ft (¥68,622) | ¥164,446 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,892 Ft (¥13,798) | ¥21,056 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 186,804 Ft (¥69,866) | ¥150,152 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,948 Ft (¥42,618) | ¥78,123 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,662 Ft (¥11,468) | ¥11,902 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,406 Ft (¥1,648) | ¥4,118 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,129 Ft (¥46,425) | ¥70,060 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,135 Ft (¥9,775) | ¥12,705 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,774 Ft (¥1,037) | ¥794 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,363 Ft (¥1,258) | ¥2,406 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,248 Ft (¥9,443) | ¥7,319 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,981 Ft (¥3,359) | ¥4,417 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,056 Ft (¥8,997) | ¥8,375 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,258 Ft (¥10,195) | ¥13,139 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,620,030 Ft (¥2,475,946) | ¥2,627,120 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 Ft (¥148) | ¥135 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,794 Ft (¥3,663) | ¥10,272 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,478 Ft (¥927) | ¥1,148 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,933 Ft (¥1,845) | ¥1,229 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,345 Ft (¥7,983) | ¥5,176 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 941 Ft (¥352) | ¥803 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 745 Ft (¥278) | ¥611 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 Ft (¥352) | ¥528 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 Ft (¥178) | ¥152 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft (¥159) | ¥258 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,761 Ft (¥1,406) | ¥3,156 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,348 Ft (¥2,374) | ¥3,672 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,224 Ft (¥1,206) | ¥3,638 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,556 Ft (¥14,046) | ¥16,372 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,318 Ft (¥3,111) | ¥6,066 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,914 Ft (¥716) | ¥1,131 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 631 Ft (¥236) | ¥435 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 Ft (¥169) | ¥548 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 180,140 Ft (¥67,374) | ¥55,862 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (¥10) | ¥53 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,463 Ft (¥3,913) | ¥9,625 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,468 Ft (¥549) | ¥530 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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