- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United States
- Comparison
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 | 1,822 Ft ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,628 Ft ($5.69) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 767 Ft ($2.68) | $4.53 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft ($0.92) | $0.89 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 639 Ft ($2.23) | $3.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 Ft ($2.10) | $4.01 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 966 Ft ($3.37) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 390 Ft ($1.36) | $3.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 225 Ft ($0.79) | $1.60 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft ($0.83) | $3.44 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,776 Ft ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 390 Ft ($1.36) | $1.91 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Ft ($0.50) | $2.13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,837 Ft ($873) | $2,043 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,366 Ft ($598) | $1,581 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,829 Ft ($157) | $177 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 168,509 Ft ($589) | $1,585 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,740 Ft ($397) | $1,130 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,879 Ft ($97) | $122 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,017 Ft ($11) | $48 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 121,029 Ft ($423) | $334 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,977 Ft ($101) | $119 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,436 Ft ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,899 Ft ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,544 Ft ($68) | $47 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft ($43) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,664 Ft ($79) | $85 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,283 Ft ($102) | $114 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,474,410 Ft ($19,119) | $22,333 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 373 Ft ($1.30) | $0.77 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,687 Ft ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Ft ($9) | $7 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,079 Ft ($11) | $18 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,741 Ft ($41) | $111 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,237 Ft ($4.32) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 944 Ft ($3.30) | $3.50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 781 Ft ($2.73) | $5.12 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 Ft ($1.25) | $3.47 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 537 Ft ($1.88) | $1.85 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,993 Ft ($10) | $20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,723 Ft ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,310 Ft ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,744 Ft ($51) | $173 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,966 Ft ($42) | $79 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,608 Ft ($5.62) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 654 Ft ($2.28) | $4.86 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 540 Ft ($1.89) | $5.88 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 148,382 Ft ($518) | $425 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft ($0.10) | $0.34 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,958 Ft ($45) | $54 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,226 Ft ($4.28) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United States
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