Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,589 Ft (€11) | €20 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,985 Ft (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,135 Ft (€2.81) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 539 Ft (€1.34) | €1.15 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,236 Ft (€3.06) | €4.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,188 Ft (€2.95) | €3.05 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,811 Ft (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 775 Ft (€1.92) | €2.83 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 477 Ft (€1.18) | €2.10 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 431 Ft (€1.07) | €2.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,206 Ft (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 840 Ft (€2.08) | €2.52 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 Ft (€0.92) | €1.33 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 437,757 Ft (€1,085) | €1,771 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 301,811 Ft (€748) | €1,460 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,700 Ft (€143) | €250 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 298,858 Ft (€741) | €1,153 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,122 Ft (€553) | €854 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 44,513 Ft (€110) | €120 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,532 Ft (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,118 Ft (€367) | €255 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,756 Ft (€86) | €120 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,015 Ft (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,754 Ft (€9) | €15 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,012 Ft (€69) | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,405 Ft (€38) | €40 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,249 Ft (€70) | €104 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,356 Ft (€88) | €96 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,541,000 Ft (€28,617) | €31,875 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 624 Ft (€1.55) | €1.76 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,151 Ft (€23) | €61 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,568 Ft (€11) | €10 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,090 Ft (€13) | €18 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,535 Ft (€58) | €26 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,389 Ft (€5.92) | €6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,452 Ft (€3.60) | €4.56 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Ft (€5.04) | €4.56 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 Ft (€1.93) | €2.28 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,116 Ft (€2.77) | €3.78 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,960 Ft (€15) | €24 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,996 Ft (€40) | €45 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,185 Ft (€15) | €22 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,517 Ft (€41) | €105 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,708 Ft (€56) | €63 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,191 Ft (€5.43) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,337 Ft (€3.31) | €3.92 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 944 Ft (€2.34) | €7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,150 Ft (€628) | €502 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.07) | €0.14 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,545 Ft (€46) | €30 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,280 Ft (€5.65) | €12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,786 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 31% cheaper than in France
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