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Cost of living in Hungary compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,842 Ft ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,566 Ft ($5.50) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 721 Ft ($2.53) | $4.43 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 247 Ft ($0.87) | $0.88 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 Ft ($2.02) | $3.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 543 Ft ($1.91) | $3.96 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 945 Ft ($3.32) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 335 Ft ($1.18) | $3.34 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 218 Ft ($0.77) | $1.60 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 236 Ft ($0.83) | $3.65 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,604 Ft ($5.64) | $15 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft ($1.37) | $1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 143 Ft ($0.50) | $2.16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 241,435 Ft ($849) | $2,046 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 156,195 Ft ($549) | $1,545 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,914 Ft ($161) | $178 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,252 Ft ($605) | $1,515 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 116,596 Ft ($410) | $1,090 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 29,683 Ft ($104) | $117 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,911 Ft ($10) | $48 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,095 Ft ($412) | $323 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,301 Ft ($92) | $121 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,788 Ft ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,677 Ft ($5.89) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,541 Ft ($58) | $47 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,721 Ft ($41) | $44 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,162 Ft ($81) | $86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,450 Ft ($100) | $113 | - 12% | |
| 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 | 5,702,700 Ft ($20,043) | $22,243 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft ($1.36) | $0.78 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,567 Ft ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,216 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,750 Ft ($10) | $18 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,923 Ft ($38) | $110 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,204 Ft ($4.23) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 Ft ($3.27) | $3.43 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 769 Ft ($2.70) | $5.08 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 373 Ft ($1.31) | $3.47 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 Ft ($1.83) | $1.84 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,417 Ft ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,290 Ft ($26) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,344 Ft ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,886 Ft ($52) | $171 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,880 Ft ($38) | $78 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,544 Ft ($5.43) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 642 Ft ($2.26) | $4.91 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 529 Ft ($1.86) | $5.92 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,704 Ft ($530) | $419 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft ($0.10) | $0.25 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,075 Ft ($42) | $50 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,268 Ft ($4.46) | $8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in United States
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