Cost of living in Hungary compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,980 Ft (€5.92) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,651 Ft (€4.93) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 746 Ft (€2.23) | €3.23 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 243 Ft (€0.73) | €0.83 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft (€1.84) | €2.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 563 Ft (€1.68) | €1.65 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 937 Ft (€2.80) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 327 Ft (€0.98) | €1.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 Ft (€0.76) | €1.04 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 259 Ft (€0.77) | €0.84 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,607 Ft (€4.80) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Ft (€1.20) | €1.58 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 Ft (€0.44) | €0.84 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,414 Ft (€805) | €1,278 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,547 Ft (€593) | €831 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,306 Ft (€138) | €115 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 183,009 Ft (€547) | €753 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 138,257 Ft (€413) | €551 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,939 Ft (€89) | €81 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,518 Ft (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 117,876 Ft (€352) | €379 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,250 Ft (€78) | €92 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,833 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,005 Ft (€5.99) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,769 Ft (€62) | €80 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,419 Ft (€28) | €31 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,048 Ft (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,393 Ft (€82) | €90 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,948,970 Ft (€17,781) | €21,574 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (€1.16) | €1.32 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,560 Ft (€29) | €45 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,125 Ft (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,758 Ft (€8) | €8 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,169 Ft (€33) | €62 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,193 Ft (€3.57) | €4.15 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 869 Ft (€2.60) | €2.61 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 797 Ft (€2.38) | €2.75 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (€1.26) | €1.52 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 524 Ft (€1.57) | €1.69 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,632 Ft (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,801 Ft (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,589 Ft (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,611 Ft (€41) | €53 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,499 Ft (€34) | €43 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,624 Ft (€4.85) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 669 Ft (€2.00) | €2.33 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 532 Ft (€1.59) | €4.05 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 151,900 Ft (€454) | €426 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (€0.08) | €0.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,625 Ft (€35) | €46 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,362 Ft (€4.07) | €4.96 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,890 prices entered by 1,795 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in Spain
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