Cost of living in Hungary compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,149 Ft (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,645 Ft (€4.70) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 735 Ft (€2.10) | €5.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 274 Ft (€0.78) | €1.13 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 624 Ft (€1.78) | €3.85 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 621 Ft (€1.77) | €2.69 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 Ft (€3.27) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 472 Ft (€1.35) | €2.66 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (€0.79) | €1.64 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 Ft (€0.72) | €1.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,686 Ft (€4.82) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 Ft (€1.29) | €2.08 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (€0.43) | €1.12 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 283,668 Ft (€810) | €1,665 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 181,581 Ft (€519) | €1,101 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,249 Ft (€109) | €150 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,023 Ft (€511) | €832 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,225 Ft (€318) | €628 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,401 Ft (€84) | €79 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,406 Ft (€13) | €26 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,129 Ft (€355) | €342 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,129 Ft (€72) | €118 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,774 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,143 Ft (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,248 Ft (€72) | €87 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,981 Ft (€26) | €37 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,056 Ft (€69) | €88 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,258 Ft (€78) | €110 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,620,030 Ft (€18,912) | €25,812 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 Ft (€1.13) | €1.41 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,380 Ft (€27) | €57 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,478 Ft (€7) | €5.07 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,933 Ft (€14) | €8 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,345 Ft (€61) | €26 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 941 Ft (€2.69) | €4.88 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 745 Ft (€2.13) | €4.22 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 Ft (€2.69) | €3.50 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 Ft (€1.36) | €1.95 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft (€1.21) | €1.82 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,761 Ft (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hungary | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,348 Ft (€18) | €44 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,224 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,556 Ft (€107) | €86 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,793 Ft (€28) | €63 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,914 Ft (€5.47) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 631 Ft (€1.80) | €3.81 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 Ft (€1.29) | €6 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 180,140 Ft (€515) | €469 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (€0.07) | €0.28 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,463 Ft (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,493 Ft (€4.26) | €10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in France
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