Cost of Living in Hungary
Summary of cost of living in Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,724.8$ (904,305.5Ft), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 757.6$ (251,433.6Ft), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hungary is, on average, 32.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Hungary is, on average, 66.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3,900.00 Ft | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 19,000.00 Ft | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 3,000.00 Ft | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 800.00 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 900.00 Ft | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 836.24 Ft | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 534.16 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 406.88 Ft | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 387.20 Ft | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 477.55 Ft | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 316.14 Ft | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,011.97 Ft | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,507.60 Ft | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 965.47 Ft | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,953.47 Ft | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 284.12 Ft | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 302.32 Ft | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 324.05 Ft | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 487.23 Ft | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 178.88 Ft | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 197.25 Ft | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 502.56 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 185.95 Ft | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,900.00 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 393.14 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 525.26 Ft | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,400.00 Ft | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 450.00 Ft | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 9,000.00 Ft | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,100.00 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 708.11 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 6,600.00 Ft | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 600.81 Ft | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 8,990,000.00 Ft | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 11,864,926.47 Ft | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 51,863.90 Ft | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 9,027.84 Ft | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 7,338.55 Ft | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 17,693.96 Ft | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 5,939.58 Ft | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3,000.00 Ft | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 125,857.14 Ft | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,578,696.56 Ft | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 28,958.54 Ft | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 12,130.13 Ft | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 30,768.58 Ft | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 32,440.02 Ft | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 188,949.58 Ft | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 149,263.16 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 316,926.77 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 267,600.00 Ft | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 109,422.12 Ft | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 85,253.01 Ft | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 420,827.67 Ft | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.34 |
Prices in Hungary
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Last update: 11 November 2025
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Last update: 11 November 2025
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