Cost of living in Hungary compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,589 Ft (¥1,905) | ¥1,035 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,985 Ft (¥1,239) | ¥817 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,135 Ft (¥471) | ¥618 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 539 Ft (¥224) | ¥237 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,236 Ft (¥513) | ¥335 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,188 Ft (¥493) | ¥439 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,811 Ft (¥1,167) | ¥1,195 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 775 Ft (¥322) | ¥822 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 477 Ft (¥198) | ¥509 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 431 Ft (¥179) | ¥312 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,206 Ft (¥1,331) | ¥1,267 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 840 Ft (¥349) | ¥276 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 Ft (¥154) | ¥293 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 437,757 Ft (¥181,769) | ¥365,082 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 301,811 Ft (¥125,320) | ¥197,811 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,700 Ft (¥23,958) | ¥19,132 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 298,858 Ft (¥124,094) | ¥145,654 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,122 Ft (¥92,646) | ¥106,059 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 44,513 Ft (¥18,483) | ¥8,349 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,532 Ft (¥3,543) | ¥4,448 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,118 Ft (¥61,503) | ¥74,559 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,756 Ft (¥14,432) | ¥25,414 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,015 Ft (¥2,082) | ¥1,338 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,754 Ft (¥1,559) | ¥2,815 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,012 Ft (¥11,631) | ¥9,315 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,405 Ft (¥6,397) | ¥5,103 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,249 Ft (¥11,730) | ¥9,892 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,356 Ft (¥14,681) | ¥12,189 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,541,000 Ft (¥4,792,139) | ¥3,060,780 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 624 Ft (¥259) | ¥169 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,151 Ft (¥3,800) | ¥8,198 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,568 Ft (¥1,897) | ¥2,133 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,090 Ft (¥2,113) | ¥2,551 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,535 Ft (¥9,773) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,389 Ft (¥992) | ¥1,337 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,452 Ft (¥603) | ¥930 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Ft (¥844) | ¥622 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 Ft (¥324) | ¥224 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,116 Ft (¥463) | ¥188 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,960 Ft (¥2,475) | ¥4,604 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Hungary | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,996 Ft (¥6,642) | ¥4,908 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,185 Ft (¥2,568) | ¥3,881 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,517 Ft (¥6,858) | ¥7,212 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,708 Ft (¥9,429) | ¥8,269 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,191 Ft (¥910) | ¥1,244 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,337 Ft (¥555) | ¥547 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 944 Ft (¥392) | ¥674 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,150 Ft (¥105,115) | ¥51,659 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (¥12) | ¥52 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,545 Ft (¥7,700) | ¥9,530 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,244 Ft (¥932) | ¥613 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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