Cost of Living in Hungary
Summary of cost of living in Hungary:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 13,841.1R$ (904,179.9Ft), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,935.7R$ (257,099.8Ft), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hungary is, on average, 39.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Hungary is, on average, 69.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 61.23 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 275.54 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 45.92 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.25 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.54 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.33 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.04 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 5.99 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.98 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.30 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 4.80 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.88 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 23.28 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.30 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 29.93 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.01 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.51 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.77 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 7.78 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.80 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.04 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 7.57 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.80 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.62 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.95 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.83 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.21 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.89 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 137.77 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.84 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 10.84 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 101.03 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 35.24 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 151,548.19 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 158,406.73 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 779.87 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 141.28 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 107.97 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 275.40 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 93.35 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.92 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,025.75 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 57,276.22 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 431.48 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 194.39 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 472.37 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 510.84 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,072.44 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,418.65 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,199.00 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,135.69 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,798.39 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,300.17 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,142.37 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.38 |
Prices in Hungary
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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