Cost of living in Hungary compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (€2.59) | €5.39 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (€1.31) | €1.24 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (€2.96) | €3.74 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (€3.22) | €2.89 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (€5.78) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (€1.47) | €2.66 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (€1.07) | €1.90 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (€0.96) | €0.96 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (€5.42) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (€1.59) | €2.03 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (€1.10) | €1.72 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (€963) | €1,952 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (€676) | €1,499 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (€151) | €217 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (€551) | €1,207 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (€416) | €921 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (€93) | €176 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (€14) | €33 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (€329) | €423 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (€97) | €112 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (€10) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (€76) | €81 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (€77) | €90 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (€91) | €123 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (€27,115) | €25,424 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (€1.73) | €1.91 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (€26) | €70 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (€51) | €61 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (€5.76) | €3.41 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (€2.89) | €2.79 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (€3.06) | €3.88 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (€1.69) | €1.73 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (€2.63) | €1.58 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (€12) | €23 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hungary | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (€34) | €41 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (€14) | €23 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (€42) | €98 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (€46) | €59 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (€2.10) | €3.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (€2.10) | €4.16 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (€654) | €649 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (€49) | €42 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (€5.45) | €8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 36% cheaper than in Germany
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