Cost of Living Comparison Between Hungary and Greece 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Greece is 6.9% higher than in Hungary (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Greece is 3.8% higher than in Hungary | |
| Rent Prices in Greece are 9.2% lower than in Hungary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Greece are 21.7% higher than in Hungary | |
| Groceries Prices in Greece are 4.7% higher than in Hungary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Greece is 17.7% lower than in Hungary | |
Restaurants | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4,000.00 Ft (€11.17) |
5,370.72 Ft (€15.00) |
+34.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
18,000.00 Ft (€50.27) |
17,902.40 Ft (€50.00) |
-0.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
3,000.00 Ft (€8.38) |
3,222.43 Ft (€9.00) |
+7.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
800.00 Ft (€2.23) |
1,790.24 Ft (€5.00) |
+123.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
890.00 Ft (€2.49) |
1,790.24 Ft (€5.00) |
+101.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
848.80 Ft (€2.37) |
1,233.34 Ft (€3.44) |
+45.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
539.76 Ft (€1.51) |
774.73 Ft (€2.16) |
+43.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
419.51 Ft (€1.17) |
196.45 Ft (€0.55) |
-53.2 % |
Markets | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
390.61 Ft (€1.09) |
537.01 Ft (€1.50) |
+37.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
448.12 Ft (€1.25) |
410.86 Ft (€1.15) |
-8.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
348.44 Ft (€0.97) |
380.90 Ft (€1.06) |
+9.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1,117.46 Ft (€3.12) |
1,385.48 Ft (€3.87) |
+24.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1,520.69 Ft (€4.25) |
1,966.82 Ft (€5.49) |
+29.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
991.71 Ft (€2.77) |
1,484.96 Ft (€4.15) |
+49.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
2,134.90 Ft (€5.96) |
2,156.60 Ft (€6.02) |
+1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
299.48 Ft (€0.84) |
308.99 Ft (€0.86) |
+3.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
311.09 Ft (€0.87) |
295.49 Ft (€0.83) |
-5.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
330.00 Ft (€0.92) |
210.61 Ft (€0.59) |
-36.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
491.43 Ft (€1.37) |
305.47 Ft (€0.85) |
-37.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
157.87 Ft (€0.44) |
170.70 Ft (€0.48) |
+8.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
185.16 Ft (€0.52) |
164.41 Ft (€0.46) |
-11.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
495.18 Ft (€1.38) |
333.08 Ft (€0.93) |
-32.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
180.09 Ft (€0.50) |
278.61 Ft (€0.78) |
+54.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,600.00 Ft (€4.47) |
2,864.38 Ft (€8.00) |
+79.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
404.01 Ft (€1.13) |
618.69 Ft (€1.73) |
+53.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
622.54 Ft (€1.74) |
911.10 Ft (€2.54) |
+46.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2,499.00 Ft (€6.98) |
1,718.63 Ft (€4.80) |
-31.2 % |
Transportation | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
450.00 Ft (€1.26) |
429.66 Ft (€1.20) |
-4.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
9,000.00 Ft (€25.14) |
10,741.44 Ft (€30.00) |
+19.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1,100.00 Ft (€3.07) |
1,432.19 Ft (€4.00) |
+30.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
708.11 Ft (€1.98) |
576.22 Ft (€1.61) |
-18.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
6,600.00 Ft (€18.43) |
5,370.72 Ft (€15.00) |
-18.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
598.87 Ft (€1.67) |
661.28 Ft (€1.85) |
+10.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
9,400,000.00 Ft (€26,253.46) |
8,944,041.53 Ft (€24,980.00) |
-4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
11,580,902.78 Ft (€32,344.54) |
8,552,070.67 Ft (€23,885.26) |
-26.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
50,748.09 Ft (€141.74) |
67,420.69 Ft (€188.30) |
+32.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
8,741.01 Ft (€24.41) |
7,702.99 Ft (€21.51) |
-11.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
7,403.04 Ft (€20.68) |
10,226.37 Ft (€28.56) |
+38.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
17,307.57 Ft (€48.34) |
15,374.92 Ft (€42.94) |
-11.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
5,404.35 Ft (€15.09) |
7,494.49 Ft (€20.93) |
+38.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
2,800.00 Ft (€7.82) |
2,864.38 Ft (€8.00) |
+2.3 % |
Childcare | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
127,093.75 Ft (€354.96) |
146,857.20 Ft (€410.16) |
+15.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
3,698,203.27 Ft (€10,328.79) |
3,213,257.92 Ft (€8,974.38) |
-13.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
29,695.93 Ft (€82.94) |
27,796.76 Ft (€77.63) |
-6.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
12,210.87 Ft (€34.10) |
12,219.19 Ft (€34.13) |
+0.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
30,514.21 Ft (€85.22) |
29,564.54 Ft (€82.57) |
-3.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
32,743.72 Ft (€91.45) |
37,166.62 Ft (€103.80) |
+13.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
190,532.42 Ft (€532.14) |
173,386.27 Ft (€484.25) |
-9.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
149,894.74 Ft (€418.64) |
138,109.41 Ft (€385.73) |
-7.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
330,007.56 Ft (€921.68) |
296,765.07 Ft (€828.84) |
-10.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
262,528.74 Ft (€733.22) |
238,572.04 Ft (€666.31) |
-9.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
111,127.31 Ft (€310.37) |
90,078.79 Ft (€251.58) |
-18.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
84,419.82 Ft (€235.78) |
69,221.99 Ft (€193.33) |
-18.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hungary Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
425,054.86 Ft (€1,187.14) |
362,973.99 Ft (€1,013.76) |
-14.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.38 | 4.56 | -38.2 % |
| Last update: | 13 May 2026 | 13 May 2026 | |
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