Cost of Living in Hungary
Summary of cost of living in Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 55,900.6Kč (908,225.7Ft), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 15,894.8Kč (258,245.0Ft), 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 | 246.20 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,107.89 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 184.65 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 49.24 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 61.55 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 50.35 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 32.89 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 24.47 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 91.40 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 29.33 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 19.18 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 60.71 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 93.18 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 57.39 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 120.61 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 16.33 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.24 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 19.38 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 31.28 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.98 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 12.23 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 30.09 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 11.49 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 123.10 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 23.96 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 31.89 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 141.56 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 27.70 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 553.94 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 67.70 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 43.58 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 406.23 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 141.71 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 609,337.52 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 648,137.21 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,138.92 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 571.81 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 435.88 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,123.50 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 380.58 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 184.65 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,170.52 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 229,738.48 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,699.16 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 793.55 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,905.87 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,030.55 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,232.55 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,715.99 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 21,075.06 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,563.59 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,267.71 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,275.34 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 24,870.38 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.38 |
Prices in Hungary
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Last update: 23 May 2025
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Last update: 23 May 2025
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