Cost of living in Hungary compared to Hong Kong
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,155 Ft (HK$56) | HK$80 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,656 Ft (HK$43) | HK$39 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (HK$18) | HK$45 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 596 Ft (HK$15) | HK$29 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 634 Ft (HK$16) | HK$22 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (HK$27) | HK$92 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 248 Ft (HK$6) | HK$19 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (HK$44) | HK$226 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (HK$4.20) | HK$19 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 295,399 Ft (HK$7,677) | HK$43,249 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 197,370 Ft (HK$5,129) | HK$30,827 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (HK$1,075) | HK$1,664 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (HK$5,171) | HK$23,247 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (HK$3,482) | HK$14,902 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (HK$780) | HK$1,385 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,151 Ft (HK$108) | HK$142 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (HK$3,036) | HK$5,230 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (HK$726) | HK$1,310 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (HK$64) | HK$69 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (HK$59) | HK$89 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (HK$695) | HK$680 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (HK$283) | HK$309 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (HK$652) | HK$733 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (HK$691) | HK$1,233 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,385,690 Ft (HK$165,945) | HK$245,322 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,805 Ft (HK$255) | HK$597 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (HK$61) | HK$49 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (HK$123) | HK$132 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (HK$522) | HK$413 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (HK$32) | HK$59 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (HK$22) | HK$40 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (HK$21) | HK$54 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (HK$12) | HK$12 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (HK$96) | HK$265 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (HK$180) | HK$368 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,558 Ft (HK$92) | HK$190 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (HK$503) | HK$918 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (HK$264) | HK$857 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,202 Ft (HK$57) | HK$106 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (HK$17) | HK$45 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (HK$13) | HK$68 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 159,516 Ft (HK$4,145) | HK$3,416 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (HK$0.78) | HK$1.17 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,368 Ft (HK$321) | HK$864 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (HK$37) | HK$62 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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