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Cost of living in Hungary compared to Spain
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,862 Ft (€5.94) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,602 Ft (€5.11) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 733 Ft (€2.34) | €3.43 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 247 Ft (€0.79) | €0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 611 Ft (€1.95) | €2.53 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Ft (€1.73) | €1.75 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 942 Ft (€3.00) | €5.71 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 365 Ft (€1.16) | €1.80 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 225 Ft (€0.72) | €1.06 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 232 Ft (€0.74) | €0.85 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,644 Ft (€5.24) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 Ft (€1.25) | €1.60 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 142 Ft (€0.45) | €0.93 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 245,456 Ft (€783) | €1,278 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,063 Ft (€517) | €900 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,292 Ft (€138) | €126 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,985 Ft (€552) | €821 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 116,751 Ft (€372) | €622 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,163 Ft (€90) | €92 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,779 Ft (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 118,588 Ft (€378) | €362 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,890 Ft (€86) | €85 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,748 Ft (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,689 Ft (€9) | €10 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 4% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,008 Ft (€54) | €77 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,661 Ft (€37) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,118 Ft (€74) | €78 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,543 Ft (€94) | €95 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,666,030 Ft (€18,065) | €19,598 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 379 Ft (€1.21) | €1.28 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,565 Ft (€30) | €48 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 Ft (€7) | €5.07 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,861 Ft (€9) | €5.75 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,715 Ft (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,237 Ft (€3.94) | €4.79 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 942 Ft (€3.00) | €2.74 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 Ft (€2.49) | €2.82 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 372 Ft (€1.19) | €1.42 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 514 Ft (€1.64) | €1.75 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,428 Ft (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,179 Ft (€23) | €31 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,355 Ft (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,853 Ft (€47) | €60 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,238 Ft (€36) | €45 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,567 Ft (€5.00) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 657 Ft (€2.10) | €2.06 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 528 Ft (€1.68) | €4.00 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,126 Ft (€482) | €429 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (€0.09) | €0.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,461 Ft (€40) | €43 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,266 Ft (€4.04) | €5.11 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,149 prices entered by 1,600 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in Spain
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