Cost of living in Hungary compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (€5.06) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (€2.16) | €3.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (€0.87) | €0.86 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (€1.96) | €2.40 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (€2.54) | €1.71 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (€4.36) | €6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (€1.25) | €1.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (€0.71) | €1.11 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (€0.73) | €0.90 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (€5.86) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (€1.20) | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (€0.56) | €0.89 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (€822) | €1,174 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (€543) | €752 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (€110) | €113 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (€449) | €708 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (€380) | €530 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (€74) | €73 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (€11) | €31 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (€278) | €343 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (€100) | €93 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (€5.34) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (€75) | €74 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (€65) | €79 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (€87) | €88 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (€20,484) | €23,105 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (€1.23) | €1.62 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (€23) | €41 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (€8) | €5.31 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (€10) | €6 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (€41) | €59 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (€3.82) | €4.12 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (€2.41) | €2.45 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (€1.99) | €2.80 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (€1.24) | €1.49 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (€1.95) | €1.85 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (€10) | €17 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (€26) | €32 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (€13) | €16 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (€45) | €50 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (€39) | €42 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (€5.00) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (€2.37) | €2.62 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (€1.84) | €4.06 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (€499) | €451 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (€0.05) | €0.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (€40) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,697 Ft (€7) | €4.98 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Spain
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