Cost of living in Hungary compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Hungary | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,950 Ft (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,572 Ft (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,048 Ft (€2.62) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 456 Ft (€1.14) | €1.36 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,227 Ft (€3.07) | €3.64 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (€2.85) | €3.63 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,068 Ft (€5.18) | €4.17 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 586 Ft (€1.47) | €2.21 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 434 Ft (€1.09) | €1.07 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 423 Ft (€1.06) | €2.67 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,081 Ft (€5.21) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 748 Ft (€1.87) | €2.93 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 321 Ft (€0.80) | €1.59 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Hungary | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 429,041 Ft (€1,074) | €1,729 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 297,123 Ft (€744) | €1,254 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,795 Ft (€145) | €88 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 231,048 Ft (€578) | €961 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,478 Ft (€469) | €801 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 68,782 Ft (€172) | €38 | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,726 Ft (€17) | €17 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 138,968 Ft (€348) | €343 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,549 Ft (€97) | €122 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,479 Ft (€11) | €8 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,933 Ft (€10) | €38 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Hungary | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,319 Ft (€71) | €84 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,951 Ft (€27) | €37 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,339 Ft (€73) | €96 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,688 Ft (€92) | €110 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Hungary | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,122,800 Ft (€25,344) | €29,264 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 631 Ft (€1.58) | €1.90 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,079 Ft (€23) | €59 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Hungary | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,687 Ft (€14) | €8 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,375 Ft (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,469 Ft (€59) | €78 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,588 Ft (€6) | €3.97 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,201 Ft (€3.01) | €2.95 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,061 Ft (€5.16) | €3.77 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,141 Ft (€2.86) | €1.62 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,286 Ft (€3.22) | €2.29 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,330 Ft (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Hungary | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,604 Ft (€27) | €46 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,222 Ft (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,985 Ft (€40) | €75 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,422 Ft (€49) | €87 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,156 Ft (€5.40) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,191 Ft (€2.98) | €4.40 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Ft (€2.20) | €8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 207,918 Ft (€521) | €615 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,163 Ft (€48) | €45 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,180 Ft (€5.46) | €10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 926 prices entered by 145 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in Finland
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