Cost of living in Hungary compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,080 Ft ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,645 Ft ($5.54) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 713 Ft ($2.40) | $4.27 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 266 Ft ($0.90) | $0.88 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 624 Ft ($2.10) | $2.88 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 621 Ft ($2.09) | $4.18 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 Ft ($3.85) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 Ft ($1.50) | $3.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 280 Ft ($0.94) | $1.76 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 246 Ft ($0.83) | $3.11 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,686 Ft ($5.68) | $14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 Ft ($1.53) | $1.99 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft ($0.51) | $2.18 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 295,272 Ft ($994) | $2,189 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 183,476 Ft ($618) | $1,581 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,283 Ft ($146) | $179 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 186,804 Ft ($629) | $1,543 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,948 Ft ($384) | $1,142 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,662 Ft ($103) | $113 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,406 Ft ($15) | $52 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,129 Ft ($418) | $272 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,135 Ft ($88) | $127 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,774 Ft ($9) | $11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,363 Ft ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,248 Ft ($85) | $47 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,981 Ft ($30) | $42 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,056 Ft ($81) | $86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,258 Ft ($92) | $107 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,620,030 Ft ($22,286) | $23,518 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 Ft ($1.33) | $0.66 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,794 Ft ($33) | $74 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,478 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,933 Ft ($17) | $16 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,345 Ft ($72) | $111 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 941 Ft ($3.17) | $7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 745 Ft ($2.51) | $3.45 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 Ft ($3.17) | $4.86 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 Ft ($1.60) | $3.66 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft ($1.43) | $1.81 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,761 Ft ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,348 Ft ($21) | $47 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,224 Ft ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,556 Ft ($126) | $197 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,318 Ft ($28) | $78 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,914 Ft ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 631 Ft ($2.13) | $4.94 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 Ft ($1.52) | $5.65 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,507 Ft ($611) | $427 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft ($0.09) | $0.25 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,463 Ft ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,468 Ft ($4.94) | $8 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in United States
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