Cost of Living in Hungary
Summary of cost of living in Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 66,109,695.5₫ (908,225.7Ft), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 18,797,637.1₫ (258,245.0Ft), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hungary is, on average, 36.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Hungary is, on average, 68.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 291,159.76 ₫ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,310,218.93 ₫ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 218,369.82 ₫ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 58,231.95 ₫ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 72,789.94 ₫ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 59,541.01 ₫ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 38,892.29 ₫ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 28,932.35 ₫ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 108,099.79 ₫ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 34,684.97 ₫ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 22,678.08 ₫ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 71,800.92 ₫ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 110,195.01 ₫ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 67,866.67 ₫ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 142,636.84 ₫ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 19,311.86 ₫ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 21,572.48 ₫ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 22,923.94 ₫ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 36,993.31 ₫ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12,988.07 ₫ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 14,464.75 ₫ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 35,589.14 ₫ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13,590.70 ₫ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 145,579.88 ₫ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 28,329.74 ₫ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 37,712.75 ₫ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 167,416.86 ₫ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 32,755.47 ₫ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 655,109.46 ₫ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 80,068.93 ₫ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 51,543.40 ₫ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 480,413.61 ₫ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 167,593.75 ₫ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 720,620,410.26 ₫ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 766,506,068.86 ₫ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,712,130.52 ₫ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 676,235.05 ₫ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 515,480.76 ₫ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,328,661.29 ₫ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 450,084.46 ₫ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 218,369.82 ₫ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,662,700.65 ₫ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 271,750,481.83 ₫ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,009,471.00 ₫ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 938,469.58 ₫ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,253,914.76 ₫ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,401,351.00 ₫ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 14,466,371.58 ₫ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,490,412.02 ₫ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 24,923,524.82 ₫ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 19,588,581.75 ₫ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,594,946.90 ₫ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,238,713.09 ₫ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,412,120.05 ₫ | |
| 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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