Cost of living in Hungary compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 Ft (HK$72) | HK$84 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,531 Ft (HK$54) | HK$44 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 944 Ft (HK$20) | HK$45 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,184 Ft (HK$25) | HK$34 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (HK$24) | HK$28 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,297 Ft (HK$49) | HK$90 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 540 Ft (HK$11) | HK$36 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (HK$9) | HK$32 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 Ft (HK$8) | HK$14 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,702 Ft (HK$58) | HK$164 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 631 Ft (HK$13) | HK$19 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 465 Ft (HK$10) | HK$20 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 75% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 365,445 Ft (HK$7,785) | HK$42,005 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 256,867 Ft (HK$5,472) | HK$25,084 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,587 Ft (HK$1,120) | HK$2,121 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,517 Ft (HK$4,421) | HK$24,661 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,009 Ft (HK$3,345) | HK$15,684 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,829 Ft (HK$721) | HK$1,558 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,635 Ft (HK$99) | HK$166 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,602 Ft (HK$2,569) | HK$4,586 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,887 Ft (HK$786) | HK$1,267 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,871 Ft (HK$82) | HK$103 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,596 Ft (HK$77) | HK$100 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,750 Ft (HK$591) | HK$470 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,158 Ft (HK$259) | HK$404 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,654 Ft (HK$610) | HK$559 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,591 Ft (HK$758) | HK$979 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,771,450 Ft (HK$208,167) | HK$198,889 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,649 Ft (HK$206) | HK$465 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,052 Ft (HK$65) | HK$35 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,083 Ft (HK$87) | HK$102 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,185 Ft (HK$430) | HK$351 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,127 Ft (HK$45) | HK$66 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,115 Ft (HK$24) | HK$29 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,341 Ft (HK$29) | HK$32 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,134 Ft (HK$24) | HK$15 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (HK$24) | HK$21 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,563 Ft (HK$97) | HK$165 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Hungary | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,336 Ft (HK$241) | HK$312 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,970 Ft (HK$106) | HK$206 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,362 Ft (HK$370) | HK$450 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,644 Ft (HK$355) | HK$925 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,873 Ft (HK$61) | HK$133 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 940 Ft (HK$20) | HK$44 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 795 Ft (HK$17) | HK$54 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 289,013 Ft (HK$6,157) | HK$3,000 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (HK$0.74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,507 Ft (HK$394) | HK$936 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,046 Ft (HK$44) | HK$74 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,719 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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