- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,822 Ft (¥725) | ¥1,054 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,628 Ft (¥648) | ¥698 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 767 Ft (¥305) | ¥436 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (¥105) | ¥205 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 639 Ft (¥254) | ¥285 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 Ft (¥239) | ¥777 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 966 Ft (¥384) | ¥910 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 390 Ft (¥155) | ¥697 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 225 Ft (¥90) | ¥414 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 237 Ft (¥94) | ¥265 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,776 Ft (¥707) | ¥1,538 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 390 Ft (¥155) | ¥203 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Ft (¥58) | ¥198 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,991 Ft (¥99,087) | ¥231,808 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,366 Ft (¥68,196) | ¥125,591 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,829 Ft (¥17,840) | ¥21,159 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 168,509 Ft (¥67,059) | ¥113,754 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,740 Ft (¥45,264) | ¥74,885 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,879 Ft (¥11,095) | ¥12,611 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,017 Ft (¥1,201) | ¥4,134 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 121,029 Ft (¥48,164) | ¥55,558 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,977 Ft (¥11,531) | ¥16,830 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,436 Ft (¥970) | ¥693 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,899 Ft (¥756) | ¥1,932 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,544 Ft (¥7,778) | ¥6,829 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft (¥4,927) | ¥4,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,664 Ft (¥9,019) | ¥8,321 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,283 Ft (¥11,653) | ¥13,972 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,474,410 Ft (¥2,178,574) | ¥2,590,890 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 373 Ft (¥149) | ¥145 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,687 Ft (¥3,855) | ¥11,257 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Ft (¥1,036) | ¥1,278 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,079 Ft (¥1,225) | ¥1,016 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,741 Ft (¥4,672) | ¥3,622 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,237 Ft (¥492) | ¥630 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 944 Ft (¥376) | ¥707 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 781 Ft (¥311) | ¥455 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 Ft (¥143) | ¥137 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 537 Ft (¥214) | ¥217 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,993 Ft (¥1,191) | ¥2,939 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,723 Ft (¥2,675) | ¥3,981 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,310 Ft (¥1,317) | ¥3,365 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,744 Ft (¥5,867) | ¥14,181 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,966 Ft (¥4,762) | ¥7,768 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,608 Ft (¥640) | ¥880 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 654 Ft (¥260) | ¥487 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 540 Ft (¥215) | ¥560 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 148,382 Ft (¥59,049) | ¥49,094 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (¥12) | ¥56 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,958 Ft (¥5,157) | ¥10,296 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,226 Ft (¥488) | ¥468 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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