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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Hungary

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.38 USD) in Germany and 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Hungary.

2.91 EUR
1.67 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (1.99 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Hungary.

1.79 EUR
1.71 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.1 USD) in Germany and 11.42 EUR (13.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Hungary.

16.43 EUR
11.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.97 USD) in Germany and 5.01 EUR (5.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Hungary.

6.00 EUR
5.01 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.81 USD) in Germany and 5.41 EUR (6.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Hungary.

10.16 EUR
5.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.11 USD) in Germany and 6.01 EUR (6.99 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Hungary.

8.70 EUR
6.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Germany and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
1.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 2.67 EUR (3.11 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Hungary.

3.46 EUR
2.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Germany and 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Hungary.

1.59 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.97 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 16.67 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Germany.

11.97 EUR
16.67 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Germany and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Hungary.

1.40 EUR
1.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Germany and 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Hungary.

1.78 EUR
1.49 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.7 USD) in Germany and 8.71 EUR (10.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Hungary.

12.65 EUR
8.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Hungary.

1.15 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Germany and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Hungary.

1.47 EUR
1.07 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.63 USD) in Germany and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Hungary.

2.26 EUR
1.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.02 USD) in Germany and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Hungary.

1.74 EUR
1.00 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.23 USD) in Germany and 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Hungary.

2.78 EUR
1.85 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.99 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 11.87 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Hungary.

12.99 EUR
11.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.86 USD) in Germany and 3.13 EUR (3.64 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Hungary.

3.32 EUR
3.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Germany and 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Hungary.

0.93 EUR
0.48 EUR

Restaurant

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.43 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.49 USD) in Germany and 2.42 EUR (2.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Hungary.

3.86 EUR
2.42 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Germany and 1.53 EUR (1.78 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Hungary.

3.02 EUR
1.53 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.23 USD) in Germany and 2.51 EUR (2.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Hungary.

4.50 EUR
2.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.65 USD) in Germany and 2.51 EUR (2.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Hungary.

4.00 EUR
2.51 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (13.94 USD) in Germany and 7.52 EUR (8.74 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Hungary.

11.99 EUR
7.52 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.37 USD) in Germany and 52.61 EUR (61.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Hungary.

70.00 EUR
52.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.44 USD) in Germany and 10.02 EUR (11.65 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Hungary.

15.00 EUR
10.02 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.01 USD) in Germany and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Hungary.

2.59 EUR
1.15 EUR

Fuel

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Germany than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Hungary.

1.63 EUR
1.52 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.7 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Hungary.

1.70 EUR
1.52 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Germany and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16% lower in Hungary.

1.06 EUR
0.89 EUR

Transportation

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.42 times more for transportation in Germany than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (68.58 USD) in Germany and 22.55 EUR (26.21 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Hungary.

59.00 EUR
22.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.07 USD) in Germany and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Hungary.

3.50 EUR
1.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.72 USD) in Germany and 16.53 EUR (19.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55% lower in Hungary.

36.75 EUR
16.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.67 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Hungary.

2.30 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.81 USD) in Germany and 2.76 EUR (3.2 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Hungary.

5.00 EUR
2.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (14.82 USD) in Germany and 7.77 EUR (9.03 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Hungary.

12.75 EUR
7.77 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.51 USD) in Germany and 54.29 EUR (63.11 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
54.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.39 USD) in Germany and 18.98 EUR (22.06 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Hungary.

24.42 EUR
18.98 EUR

Flats for rent

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.02 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Hungary.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1256 EUR (1460.11 USD) in Germany and 632.8 EUR (735.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Hungary.

1 256 EUR
632.80 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 938.38 EUR (1090.76 USD) in Germany and 480.48 EUR (558.51 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Hungary.

938.38 EUR
480.48 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2363 EUR (2746.57 USD) in Germany and 1152 EUR (1339.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Hungary.

2 363 EUR
1 152 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1689 EUR (1962.99 USD) in Germany and 834.59 EUR (970.12 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Hungary.

1 689 EUR
834.59 EUR

Flats for sale

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.86 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Hungary.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7365 EUR (8561.01 USD) in Germany and 4104 EUR (4770.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Hungary.

7 365 EUR
4 104 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5287 EUR (6145.45 USD) in Germany and 2696 EUR (3134.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49% lower in Hungary.

5 287 EUR
2 696 EUR

Salary

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.44 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3512.37 USD) in Germany and 1239 EUR (1440.17 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 59% lower in Hungary.

3 022 EUR
1 239 EUR

Hotels

EURHUFUSD

Germany vs. Hungary - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

84.8 EUR
108 EUR

Two stars

83.4 EUR
137 EUR

Three stars

96.7 EUR
104 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
139 EUR

Five stars

370 EUR
453 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels

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