Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,989 Ft (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,323 Ft (€5.68) | €10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 792 Ft (€1.94) | €6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 391 Ft (€0.96) | €1.23 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,061 Ft (€2.59) | €4.20 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Ft (€2.44) | €2.71 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,097 Ft (€5.13) | €9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 528 Ft (€1.29) | €2.95 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 377 Ft (€0.92) | €1.86 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 316 Ft (€0.77) | €1.92 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,855 Ft (€4.54) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 484 Ft (€1.18) | €2.17 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 226 Ft (€0.55) | €1.26 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 335,313 Ft (€820) | €1,798 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 214,819 Ft (€525) | €1,862 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,902 Ft (€115) | €130 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 195,405 Ft (€478) | €1,071 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 145,131 Ft (€355) | €735 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,539 Ft (€75) | €88 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,033 Ft (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 117,127 Ft (€286) | €301 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,762 Ft (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,508 Ft (€9) | €6 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,013 Ft (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,025 Ft (€59) | €94 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,107 Ft (€25) | €36 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,844 Ft (€68) | €86 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,231 Ft (€118) | €142 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,948,630 Ft (€16,986) | €25,348 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 551 Ft (€1.35) | €1.92 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,892 Ft (€22) | €61 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,543 Ft (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,583 Ft (€9) | €6 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,664 Ft (€41) | €27 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,078 Ft (€5.08) | €4.65 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,037 Ft (€2.53) | €4.35 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,172 Ft (€2.87) | €3.60 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 524 Ft (€1.28) | €2.02 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 880 Ft (€2.15) | €2.30 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,376 Ft (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,310 Ft (€28) | €41 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,698 Ft (€11) | €23 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,351 Ft (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,797 Ft (€51) | €60 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 Ft (€4.75) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 807 Ft (€1.97) | €3.86 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (€1.77) | €5.57 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,663 Ft (€522) | €456 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,498 Ft (€40) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,987 Ft (€4.86) | €10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,133 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in France
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