Cost of living in Hungary compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,033 Ft ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,698 Ft ($5.48) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 728 Ft ($2.35) | $4.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 258 Ft ($0.83) | $0.88 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 606 Ft ($1.96) | $2.97 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 590 Ft ($1.91) | $4.02 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,016 Ft ($3.28) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 Ft ($1.15) | $3.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 Ft ($0.88) | $1.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 Ft ($0.84) | $3.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,733 Ft ($5.59) | $14 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft ($1.47) | $1.94 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 171 Ft ($0.55) | $2.03 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 291,917 Ft ($942) | $2,264 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,423 Ft ($689) | $1,625 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,869 Ft ($148) | $177 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,211 Ft ($662) | $1,626 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,046 Ft ($475) | $1,156 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,620 Ft ($96) | $109 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,934 Ft ($13) | $47 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,747 Ft ($374) | $298 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,903 Ft ($77) | $118 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,358 Ft ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,134 Ft ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,545 Ft ($70) | $49 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,053 Ft ($32) | $45 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,599 Ft ($83) | $86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,140 Ft ($88) | $111 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,420,180 Ft ($20,721) | $22,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 Ft ($1.23) | $0.75 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,675 Ft ($31) | $81 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,584 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,413 Ft ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,983 Ft ($61) | $109 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,405 Ft ($4.53) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 858 Ft ($2.77) | $3.54 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft ($2.46) | $5.09 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 Ft ($1.44) | $3.56 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft ($1.72) | $1.83 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,933 Ft ($9) | $21 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,474 Ft ($21) | $45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,668 Ft ($12) | $25 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,228 Ft ($43) | $222 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,562 Ft ($37) | $74 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,721 Ft ($5.55) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 661 Ft ($2.13) | $4.82 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 541 Ft ($1.75) | $5.79 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 148,747 Ft ($480) | $395 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft ($0.10) | $0.19 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,183 Ft ($39) | $52 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,414 Ft ($4.56) | $8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United States
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