Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,064 Ft (€5.74) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,625 Ft (€4.52) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (€1.96) | €3.65 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (€0.73) | €0.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612 Ft (€1.70) | €2.99 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 645 Ft (€1.79) | €2.65 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (€2.90) | €5.21 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (€1.20) | €2.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (€0.78) | €1.52 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft (€0.70) | €0.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (€4.72) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (€1.24) | €1.75 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (€0.45) | €1.27 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 303,769 Ft (€845) | €1,454 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,747 Ft (€553) | €1,216 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (€115) | €162 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (€554) | €932 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (€373) | €692 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (€84) | €122 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,483 Ft (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (€325) | €369 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (€78) | €100 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (€74) | €76 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (€30) | €36 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (€70) | €88 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (€74) | €115 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,561,860 Ft (€18,258) | €22,750 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (€1.08) | €1.31 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,673 Ft (€27) | €70 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (€13) | €9 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (€56) | €52 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (€3.39) | €3.16 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (€2.31) | €2.18 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (€2.28) | €2.33 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (€1.25) | €1.33 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (€1.37) | €1.64 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (€10) | €20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (€19) | €36 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,400 Ft (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (€54) | €108 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (€28) | €56 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,932 Ft (€5.38) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (€1.85) | €3.39 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (€1.41) | €3.60 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,667 Ft (€505) | €496 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (€0.07) | €0.12 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,468 Ft (€29) | €39 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,466 Ft (€4.08) | €7 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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