Cost of Living in Miskolc

Summary of cost of living in Miskolc, Hungary:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,875.6$ (888,249.3Ft), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 808.3$ (249,675.9Ft), excluding rent.
  • Miskolc is 52.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Miskolc is, on average, 90.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 9.71 $ 8.09-16.19
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 48.56 $ 32.37-80.93
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 9.71 $ 6.47-9.71
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 2.27 $ 1.62-3.24
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.27 $ 1.78-3.88
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.35 $ 1.94-3.24
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.48 $ 1.13-1.94
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.33 $ 1.13-1.62
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.24 $ 1.13-1.36
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.48 $ 1.17-2.35
White Rice (1 lb) 1.17 $ 0.66-1.47
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.93 $ 1.94-4.66
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.11 $ 3.52-8.81
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.37 $ 2.20-4.41
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.57 $ 5.14-8.21
Apples (1 lb) 1.01 $ 0.73-1.17
Bananas (1 lb) 1.08 $ 0.88-1.47
Oranges (1 lb) 1.04 $ 0.59-1.47
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.20 $ 0.88-4.39
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.59 $ 0.37-0.73
Onions (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.44-1.17
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.94 $ 1.62-2.27
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.64 $ 0.51-0.81
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6.47 $ 2.52-8.09
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.42 $ 1.29-1.62
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.77 $ 1.78-3.98
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 7.77 $ 6.47-8.09
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.39 $ 1.29-2.27
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 29.95 $ 29.14-32.37
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.91 $ 1.94-2.91
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.08 $ 1.82-3.13
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 15.54 $ 11.65-19.42
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.97 $ 1.85-2.10
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 29,103.71 $ 29,103.71-34,153.97
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 37,589.60 $ 33,668.36-40,482.97
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 191.37 $ 165.10-250.16
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 22.93 $ 12.95-32.37
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 21.04 $ 16.19-29.14
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 58.27 $ 48.56-64.75
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 16.19 $ 16.19-16.19
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8.09 $ 5.18-8.09
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 372.29 $ 323.73-420.85
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 9,712.03 $ 3,884.81-15,539.25
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 58.92 $ 48.56-80.93
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 29.95 $ 22.66-45.32
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 74.46 $ 48.56-129.49
Men's Leather Business Shoes 78.24 $ 64.75-97.12
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 437.04 $ 388.48-517.97
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 358.05 $ 291.36-420.85
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 743.51 $ 647.47-809.34
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 623.73 $ 517.97-712.22
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 205.52 $ 165.42-240.61
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 178.57 $ 150.38-225.57
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,261.74 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.50 3.70-9.00

Prices in Miskolc

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Last update: 13 December 2025
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