Cost of living in Hungary compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (68元) | 46元 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (50元) | 40元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (10元) | 18元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (23元) | 19元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (25元) | 11元 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (44元) | 63元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (8元) | 6元 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (41元) | 118元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (7,353元) | 15,059元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (5,162元) | 9,006元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (1,151元) | 421元 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (4,212元) | 7,547元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (3,181元) | 4,347元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (707元) | 262元 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (104元) | 115元 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (2,511元) | 1,143元 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (740元) | 589元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (74元) | 39元 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (63元) | 51元 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (583元) | 529元 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (252元) | 248元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (592元) | 626元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (695元) | 828元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (207,111元) | 161,247元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (13元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (196元) | 204元 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (62元) | 39元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (86元) | 27元 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (392元) | 391元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (44元) | 53元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (20元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (93元) | 74元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hungary | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (259元) | 265元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (104元) | 110元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (319元) | 1,294元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (351元) | 348元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (65元) | 79元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (16元) | 29元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (16元) | 18元 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (4,995元) | 3,321元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (0.63元) | 0.20元 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (373元) | 410元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (42元) | 24元 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,622 prices entered by 279 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in China
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