Cost of living in Hungary compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (¥964) | ¥1,145 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (¥698) | ¥719 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (¥299) | ¥437 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (¥119) | ¥211 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (¥271) | ¥282 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (¥351) | ¥815 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (¥602) | ¥951 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (¥173) | ¥984 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (¥98) | ¥421 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (¥101) | ¥268 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (¥809) | ¥1,770 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (¥166) | ¥217 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (¥77) | ¥225 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (¥113,557) | ¥194,768 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (¥74,958) | ¥126,641 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (¥15,215) | ¥21,178 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (¥61,972) | ¥142,258 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (¥52,508) | ¥80,836 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (¥10,277) | ¥13,643 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (¥1,461) | ¥3,988 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (¥38,329) | ¥59,521 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (¥13,841) | ¥17,809 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (¥1,220) | ¥665 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (¥737) | ¥2,700 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (¥10,302) | ¥7,941 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (¥4,427) | ¥4,162 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (¥9,008) | ¥7,471 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (¥11,983) | ¥15,388 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (¥2,828,133) | ¥2,576,380 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (¥170) | ¥161 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (¥3,194) | ¥16,725 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (¥1,067) | ¥1,370 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (¥1,442) | ¥1,955 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (¥5,684) | ¥3,523 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (¥527) | ¥2,205 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (¥333) | ¥648 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (¥275) | ¥409 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (¥172) | ¥143 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (¥270) | ¥184 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (¥1,330) | ¥3,583 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (¥3,600) | ¥4,280 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (¥1,836) | ¥3,593 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (¥6,177) | ¥20,657 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (¥5,404) | ¥6,242 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (¥690) | ¥1,034 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (¥327) | ¥533 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (¥254) | ¥526 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (¥68,878) | ¥58,872 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (¥8) | ¥41 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (¥5,572) | ¥11,178 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (¥1,009) | ¥554 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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