Cost of living in Hungary compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,531 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 944 Ft (€2.43) | €5.62 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft (€1.23) | €1.25 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,184 Ft (€3.05) | €4.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (€2.93) | €2.94 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,297 Ft (€5.91) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 540 Ft (€1.39) | €2.40 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (€1.03) | €1.81 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 Ft (€0.94) | €2.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,702 Ft (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 631 Ft (€1.62) | €2.80 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 465 Ft (€1.20) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 365,445 Ft (€940) | €1,579 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 256,867 Ft (€661) | €1,368 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,487 Ft (€135) | €304 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,517 Ft (€534) | €970 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,009 Ft (€404) | €808 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,829 Ft (€87) | €146 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,635 Ft (€12) | €48 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,602 Ft (€310) | €539 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,887 Ft (€95) | €122 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,871 Ft (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,596 Ft (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,750 Ft (€71) | €85 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,158 Ft (€31) | €36 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,654 Ft (€74) | €96 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,591 Ft (€92) | €123 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,771,450 Ft (€25,144) | €31,198 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (€1.64) | €1.82 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,649 Ft (€25) | €50 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,052 Ft (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,083 Ft (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,185 Ft (€52) | €36 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,127 Ft (€5.47) | €4.00 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,115 Ft (€2.87) | €5.14 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,341 Ft (€3.45) | €4.92 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,134 Ft (€2.92) | €2.00 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (€2.96) | €4.00 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,563 Ft (€12) | €27 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Hungary | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,336 Ft (€29) | €61 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,970 Ft (€13) | €24 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,362 Ft (€45) | €97 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,644 Ft (€43) | €86 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,873 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 940 Ft (€2.42) | €3.56 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 795 Ft (€2.04) | €4.91 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 289,013 Ft (€744) | €561 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (€0.09) | €0.25 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,507 Ft (€48) | €34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,051 Ft (€5.28) | €8 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Belgium
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