Cost of living in Hungary compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,589 Ft (€11) | €18 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,985 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,135 Ft (€2.83) | €3.90 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 539 Ft (€1.35) | €1.04 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,236 Ft (€3.09) | €3.11 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,188 Ft (€2.97) | €2.13 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,811 Ft (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 775 Ft (€1.94) | €2.02 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 477 Ft (€1.19) | €1.57 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 431 Ft (€1.08) | €1.16 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,206 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 840 Ft (€2.10) | €2.04 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 Ft (€0.92) | €1.02 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 437,757 Ft (€1,093) | €1,485 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 301,811 Ft (€754) | €1,020 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,700 Ft (€144) | €115 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 298,858 Ft (€746) | €982 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,122 Ft (€557) | €700 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 44,513 Ft (€111) | €83 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,532 Ft (€21) | €24 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,118 Ft (€370) | €322 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,756 Ft (€87) | €94 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,015 Ft (€13) | €7 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,754 Ft (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,012 Ft (€70) | €76 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,405 Ft (€38) | €34 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,249 Ft (€71) | €87 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,356 Ft (€88) | €89 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,541,000 Ft (€28,827) | €26,727 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 624 Ft (€1.56) | €1.50 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,151 Ft (€23) | €28 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,568 Ft (€11) | €10 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,090 Ft (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,535 Ft (€59) | €56 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,389 Ft (€5.97) | €4.19 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,452 Ft (€3.63) | €2.60 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Ft (€5.07) | €3.00 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 Ft (€1.95) | €1.83 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,116 Ft (€2.79) | €2.12 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,960 Ft (€15) | €17 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,996 Ft (€40) | €36 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,185 Ft (€15) | €17 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,517 Ft (€41) | €52 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,708 Ft (€57) | €51 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,191 Ft (€5.47) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,337 Ft (€3.34) | €3.05 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 944 Ft (€2.36) | €4.83 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,150 Ft (€632) | €478 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.07) | €0.36 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,545 Ft (€46) | €54 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,244 Ft (€5.60) | €5.73 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,736 prices entered by 913 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Spain
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