Cost of living in Hungary compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hungary | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,368 Ft ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 959 Ft ($2.71) | $5.66 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 488 Ft ($1.38) | $1.09 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,178 Ft ($3.33) | $5.04 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,160 Ft ($3.27) | $4.66 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,161 Ft ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 553 Ft ($1.56) | $4.46 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 404 Ft ($1.14) | $2.35 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft ($1.04) | $3.06 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,134 Ft ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 631 Ft ($1.78) | $2.88 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 424 Ft ($1.20) | $2.77 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hungary | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 364,248 Ft ($1,028) | $3,137 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 256,845 Ft ($725) | $2,409 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,146 Ft ($150) | $223 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,634 Ft ($586) | $2,092 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 158,372 Ft ($447) | $1,596 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,829 Ft ($95) | $146 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,125 Ft ($14) | $67 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,602 Ft ($340) | $302 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,887 Ft ($104) | $141 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,871 Ft ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,596 Ft ($10) | $31 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hungary | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,958 Ft ($79) | $59 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,158 Ft ($34) | $53 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,654 Ft ($81) | $97 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,591 Ft ($100) | $136 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hungary | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,227,600 Ft ($28,866) | $28,048 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 644 Ft ($1.82) | $1.02 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,674 Ft ($27) | $81 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hungary | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,052 Ft ($9) | $9 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,083 Ft ($12) | $22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,924 Ft ($56) | $137 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,127 Ft ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,107 Ft ($3.13) | $4.75 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,341 Ft ($3.79) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,134 Ft ($3.20) | $4.85 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft ($3.24) | $2.24 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,614 Ft ($13) | $28 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hungary | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,336 Ft ($32) | $57 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,947 Ft ($14) | $30 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,362 Ft ($49) | $225 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,644 Ft ($47) | $95 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,262 Ft ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 940 Ft ($2.65) | $5.51 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 795 Ft ($2.24) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 252,760 Ft ($713) | $610 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft ($0.09) | $0.22 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,214 Ft ($51) | $68 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,045 Ft ($5.77) | $10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in United States
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