Cost of Living in Hungary
Summary of cost of living in Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 14,437.3R$ (908,486.3Ft), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 4,105.8R$ (258,361.3Ft), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hungary is, on average, 36.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Hungary is, on average, 67.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 63.57 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 286.05 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 47.67 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.71 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.89 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 13.00 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.53 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.38 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 23.58 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.56 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 4.94 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 15.72 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.04 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.85 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 31.12 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.23 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.71 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.04 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 8.03 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.83 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.17 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 7.85 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.96 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 31.70 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.21 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.29 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 36.55 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 7.15 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 143.02 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 17.48 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 11.25 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 104.88 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 36.60 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 157,326.60 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 166,702.63 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 812.07 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 147.22 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 112.72 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 289.81 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 98.20 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 47.67 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,150.24 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 59,316.84 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 437.08 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 202.08 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 492.50 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 524.27 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,160.06 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,508.90 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,444.00 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,282.09 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,872.67 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,358.89 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,443.59 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.38 |
Prices in Hungary
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Last update: 24 May 2025
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Last update: 24 May 2025
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