Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,113 Ft (84元) | 42元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,776 Ft (56元) | 36元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 Ft (22元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 466 Ft (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,252 Ft (25元) | 16元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,008 Ft (20元) | 11元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,723 Ft (55元) | 50元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 Ft (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455 Ft (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 376 Ft (8元) | 7元 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,252 Ft (46元) | 94元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 762 Ft (15元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 328 Ft (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 385,540 Ft (7,834元) | 12,689元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 287,738 Ft (5,847元) | 5,937元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,339 Ft (942元) | 450元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 220,613 Ft (4,483元) | 6,875元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,494 Ft (4,013元) | 3,656元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,480 Ft (660元) | 296元 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,253 Ft (127元) | 100元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,536 Ft (2,551元) | 1,460元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,822 Ft (687元) | 553元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,702 Ft (96元) | 43元 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,320 Ft (67元) | 55元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,829 Ft (484元) | 418元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,613 Ft (277元) | 296元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,243 Ft (574元) | 553元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,236 Ft (675元) | 705元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,731,730 Ft (197,741元) | 148,726元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,950 Ft (182元) | 228元 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,301 Ft (67元) | 51元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,569 Ft (93元) | 84元 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,279 Ft (371元) | 114元 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,209 Ft (45元) | 67元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,045 Ft (21元) | 57元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,843 Ft (37元) | 25元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 782 Ft (16元) | 7元 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,115 Ft (23元) | 13元 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,672 Ft (115元) | 85元 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,898 Ft (262元) | 178元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,704 Ft (116元) | 109元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,629 Ft (318元) | 1,179元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,253 Ft (371元) | 320元 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,040 Ft (41元) | 81元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,226 Ft (25元) | 28元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 905 Ft (18元) | 15元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 234,154 Ft (4,758元) | 3,924元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (0.61元) | 0.34元 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,675 Ft (420元) | 414元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,203 Ft (45元) | 25元 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 6% more expensive than in China
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