Cost of Living in Hungary
Summary of cost of living in Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,916.9$ (901,031.5Ft), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 809.0$ (249,881.5Ft), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hungary is, on average, 27.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Hungary is, on average, 62.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,000.00 Ft | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 18,000.00 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) | 800.00 Ft | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 845.62 Ft | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 533.28 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 412.18 Ft | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 391.79 Ft | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 447.57 Ft | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 347.72 Ft | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,110.61 Ft | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,537.90 Ft | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 988.00 Ft | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,134.19 Ft | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 301.41 Ft | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 310.70 Ft | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 329.28 Ft | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 488.34 Ft | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 159.50 Ft | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 186.27 Ft | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 494.08 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 180.17 Ft | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 404.53 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 628.79 Ft | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,497.50 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) | 599.48 Ft | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 9,000,000.00 Ft | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 11,622,957.75 Ft | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 50,352.25 Ft | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 8,761.64 Ft | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 7,412.52 Ft | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 17,302.51 Ft | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 5,271.11 Ft | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,800.00 Ft | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 134,921.05 Ft | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,893,943.82 Ft | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 29,332.87 Ft | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 12,159.81 Ft | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 30,325.10 Ft | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 33,085.60 Ft | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 191,747.92 Ft | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 151,375.00 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 328,102.47 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 260,930.23 Ft | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 112,494.38 Ft | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 83,975.91 Ft | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 419,872.40 Ft | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.34 | |
Prices in Hungary
This country had 4896 entries in the past 12 months by 371 different contributors.
Last update: 13 April 2026
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Last update: 13 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Hungary
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Budapest | 54.6 | 20.9 | 38.9 | 50.7 | 54.6 | 88.6 | |
| Pecs | 51.1 | 13.2 | 33.5 | 52.7 | 47.2 | 66.6 | |
| Debrecen | 49.0 | 15.7 | 33.6 | 49.1 | 47.3 | 73.3 | |
| Szeged | 48.1 | 10.9 | 30.9 | 49.8 | 40.6 | 84.2 |
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