Cost of living in Hungary compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (¥1,332) | ¥1,025 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (¥990) | ¥723 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (¥388) | ¥519 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (¥197) | ¥197 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (¥444) | ¥316 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (¥483) | ¥629 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (¥867) | ¥962 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (¥220) | ¥902 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (¥160) | ¥574 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (¥143) | ¥285 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (¥812) | ¥1,208 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (¥239) | ¥184 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (¥165) | ¥206 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (¥144,358) | ¥326,267 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (¥101,341) | ¥171,772 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (¥22,588) | ¥28,488 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (¥82,685) | ¥157,603 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (¥62,446) | ¥82,713 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (¥13,873) | ¥24,082 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (¥2,035) | ¥4,699 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (¥49,299) | ¥47,482 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (¥14,519) | ¥32,093 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (¥1,453) | ¥1,313 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (¥1,242) | ¥1,878 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (¥11,445) | ¥6,136 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (¥4,950) | ¥5,199 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (¥11,614) | ¥8,989 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (¥13,646) | ¥13,588 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (¥4,066,120) | ¥2,700,660 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (¥259) | ¥165 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (¥3,847) | ¥10,143 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (¥1,225) | ¥2,497 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (¥1,691) | ¥1,967 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (¥7,699) | ¥5,380 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (¥864) | ¥650 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (¥433) | ¥938 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (¥459) | ¥702 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (¥254) | ¥218 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (¥395) | ¥216 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (¥1,826) | ¥3,927 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (¥5,080) | ¥4,141 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (¥2,034) | ¥3,600 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (¥6,262) | ¥4,000 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (¥6,887) | ¥5,993 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (¥1,277) | ¥984 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (¥315) | ¥472 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (¥315) | ¥575 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (¥98,072) | ¥101,122 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (¥12) | ¥52 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (¥7,316) | ¥9,280 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (¥817) | ¥592 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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