Cost of living in Hungary compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,371 Ft (€11) | €18 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,985 Ft (€7) | €11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,135 Ft (€2.84) | €3.90 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 539 Ft (€1.35) | €1.05 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,236 Ft (€3.10) | €3.12 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,188 Ft (€2.98) | €2.11 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,811 Ft (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 775 Ft (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 477 Ft (€1.20) | €1.60 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 431 Ft (€1.08) | €1.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,206 Ft (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 840 Ft (€2.10) | €2.07 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 Ft (€0.93) | €1.03 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 477,049 Ft (€1,195) | €1,479 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,352 Ft (€752) | €1,018 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,060 Ft (€138) | €111 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 286,686 Ft (€718) | €1,001 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 224,003 Ft (€561) | €703 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 44,513 Ft (€112) | €81 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,532 Ft (€21) | €25 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,118 Ft (€371) | €329 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,756 Ft (€87) | €97 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,976 Ft (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,754 Ft (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,995 Ft (€75) | €79 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,524 Ft (€36) | €37 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,249 Ft (€71) | €90 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,356 Ft (€89) | €97 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,202,900 Ft (€28,064) | €27,343 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 617 Ft (€1.55) | €1.48 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,366 Ft (€23) | €27 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,568 Ft (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,090 Ft (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,535 Ft (€59) | €55 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,389 Ft (€5.98) | €4.08 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,452 Ft (€3.64) | €2.58 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Ft (€5.09) | €2.83 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 Ft (€1.95) | €2.03 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,079 Ft (€2.70) | €2.09 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,960 Ft (€15) | €17 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Hungary | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,022 Ft (€38) | €37 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,056 Ft (€15) | €17 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,954 Ft (€47) | €46 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 21,830 Ft (€55) | €53 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,293 Ft (€5.75) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,359 Ft (€3.40) | €3.14 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,019 Ft (€2.55) | €4.92 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 228,773 Ft (€573) | €487 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (€0.07) | €0.37 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,545 Ft (€46) | €55 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,312 Ft (€5.79) | €5.71 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in Spain
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