Cost of living in Hungary compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,064 Ft (HK$53) | HK$79 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,625 Ft (HK$42) | HK$38 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (HK$18) | HK$43 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612 Ft (HK$16) | HK$30 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 645 Ft (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (HK$27) | HK$94 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (HK$11) | HK$27 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft (HK$6) | HK$18 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (HK$44) | HK$228 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (HK$12) | HK$16 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (HK$4.16) | 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 | 303,769 Ft (HK$7,828) | HK$42,886 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,747 Ft (HK$5,121) | HK$30,303 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (HK$1,066) | HK$1,785 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (HK$5,127) | HK$22,986 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (HK$3,453) | HK$15,433 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (HK$773) | HK$1,480 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,483 Ft (HK$116) | HK$144 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (HK$3,011) | HK$5,101 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (HK$720) | HK$1,193 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (HK$64) | HK$70 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (HK$58) | HK$93 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (HK$689) | HK$745 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (HK$281) | HK$309 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (HK$646) | HK$724 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (HK$685) | HK$1,276 | - 46% | |
| 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 | 6,561,860 Ft (HK$169,089) | HK$232,888 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,673 Ft (HK$249) | HK$609 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (HK$61) | HK$56 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (HK$122) | HK$146 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (HK$518) | HK$450 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (HK$31) | HK$66 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (HK$21) | HK$44 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (HK$21) | HK$52 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (HK$95) | HK$283 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (HK$178) | HK$335 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,400 Ft (HK$88) | HK$195 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (HK$499) | HK$1,018 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (HK$262) | HK$862 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,932 Ft (HK$50) | HK$103 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (HK$17) | HK$46 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (HK$13) | HK$68 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,667 Ft (HK$4,681) | HK$3,559 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (HK$0.66) | HK$1.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,468 Ft (HK$270) | HK$876 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,466 Ft (HK$38) | HK$62 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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