Cost of living in United States compared to Hungary
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Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in United States is 108% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (8,107 Ft) | 3,822 Ft | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (4,707 Ft) | 2,884 Ft | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.51 (2,162 Ft) | 1,088 Ft | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (422 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.99 (1,956 Ft) | 1,118 Ft | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (1,754 Ft) | 971 Ft | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,676 Ft) | 2,824 Ft | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.78 (1,483 Ft) | 655 Ft | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (777 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.06 (1,591 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 348% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (7,058 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 237% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (1,141 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (1,022 Ft) | 325 Ft | + 214% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in United States is 190% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,769 (1,086,331 Ft) | 398,505 Ft | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,038 (799,648 Ft) | 300,170 Ft | + 166% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 (89,336 Ft) | 46,339 Ft | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,066 (810,504 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,473 (577,834 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (65,952 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (23,282 Ft) | 6,528 Ft | + 257% | |
40” flat screen tv | $250 (97,985 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (58,348 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (5,764 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (13,223 Ft) | 3,112 Ft | + 325% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in United States is 37% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (21,912 Ft) | 24,710 Ft | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (19,896 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (41,711 Ft) | 27,909 Ft | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (53,953 Ft) | 35,331 Ft | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in United States is 92% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,320 (11,895,670 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (365 Ft) | 626 Ft | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (31,241 Ft) | 9,143 Ft | + 242% | |
Personal Care | + 116% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 116% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (3,745 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (8,479 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $173 (67,790 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 271% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (3,594 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (2,073 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,709 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (1,965 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (944 Ft) | 1,037 Ft | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (11,754 Ft) | 5,164 Ft | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 122% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 122% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
United States | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (23,914 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (11,616 Ft) | 5,554 Ft | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (86,688 Ft) | 15,762 Ft | + 450% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (40,625 Ft) | 19,840 Ft | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (5,858 Ft) | 2,248 Ft | + 161% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (2,373 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,890 Ft) | 913 Ft | + 217% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $489 (191,977 Ft) | 254,170 Ft | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (215 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 616% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (25,079 Ft) | 20,941 Ft | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (4,160 Ft) | 2,196 Ft | + 89% | |
TOTAL | + 123% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 123% more expensive than in Hungary
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