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Cost of living in Hungary compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,861 Ft (¥746) | ¥1,019 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,586 Ft (¥636) | ¥714 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 733 Ft (¥294) | ¥466 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 246 Ft (¥99) | ¥199 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (¥242) | ¥272 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 543 Ft (¥218) | ¥653 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 936 Ft (¥375) | ¥890 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 363 Ft (¥146) | ¥621 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 226 Ft (¥91) | ¥427 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 232 Ft (¥93) | ¥261 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,611 Ft (¥646) | ¥1,550 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 Ft (¥155) | ¥210 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 142 Ft (¥57) | ¥200 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 241,232 Ft (¥96,713) | ¥238,838 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 161,296 Ft (¥64,666) | ¥120,252 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,151 Ft (¥17,701) | ¥23,358 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,958 Ft (¥68,540) | ¥123,093 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 116,709 Ft (¥46,790) | ¥84,293 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,155 Ft (¥10,887) | ¥11,955 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,800 Ft (¥1,123) | ¥4,050 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 115,385 Ft (¥46,260) | ¥61,346 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,914 Ft (¥10,790) | ¥15,579 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,793 Ft (¥1,120) | ¥745 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,861 Ft (¥746) | ¥1,601 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,669 Ft (¥6,683) | ¥6,784 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,573 Ft (¥4,640) | ¥4,071 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,068 Ft (¥9,248) | ¥8,377 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,530 Ft (¥11,839) | ¥12,050 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,788,650 Ft (¥2,320,753) | ¥2,782,080 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 386 Ft (¥155) | ¥146 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,562 Ft (¥3,834) | ¥13,003 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,290 Ft (¥918) | ¥1,232 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,794 Ft (¥1,120) | ¥1,175 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,437 Ft (¥4,585) | ¥4,451 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,243 Ft (¥498) | ¥672 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 934 Ft (¥374) | ¥735 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 776 Ft (¥311) | ¥471 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 375 Ft (¥151) | ¥143 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 519 Ft (¥208) | ¥221 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,350 Ft (¥942) | ¥2,643 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,122 Ft (¥2,855) | ¥4,236 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,365 Ft (¥1,349) | ¥3,338 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,312 Ft (¥6,139) | ¥10,379 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,823 Ft (¥4,339) | ¥8,199 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,553 Ft (¥622) | ¥943 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (¥260) | ¥487 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 524 Ft (¥210) | ¥532 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 158,229 Ft (¥63,436) | ¥55,178 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (¥11) | ¥57 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,353 Ft (¥4,953) | ¥9,945 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,261 Ft (¥506) | ¥472 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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