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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

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Germany vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.87 PLN (3.26 USD) in Germany and 8 PLN (2.03 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Hungary.

12.87 PLN
8.00 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.92 PLN (2.01 USD) in Germany and 8.22 PLN (2.08 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Germany.

7.92 PLN
8.22 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.67 PLN (18.41 USD) in Germany and 54.88 PLN (13.9 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Hungary.

72.67 PLN
54.88 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 26.54 PLN (6.72 USD) in Germany and 24.07 PLN (6.1 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Hungary.

26.54 PLN
24.07 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 44.93 PLN (11.38 USD) in Germany and 25.99 PLN (6.58 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Hungary.

44.93 PLN
25.99 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 38.48 PLN (9.75 USD) in Germany and 28.89 PLN (7.32 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Hungary.

38.48 PLN
28.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.42 PLN (1.12 USD) in Germany and 4.99 PLN (1.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Germany.

4.42 PLN
4.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 15.3 PLN (3.88 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 12.85 PLN (3.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16% lower in Hungary.

15.30 PLN
12.85 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.03 PLN (1.78 USD) in Germany and 7.13 PLN (1.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Germany.

7.03 PLN
7.13 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 54.91 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 76.5 PLN (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Germany.

54.91 PLN
76.50 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.19 PLN (1.57 USD) in Germany and 6.5 PLN (1.65 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Germany.

6.19 PLN
6.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.87 PLN (1.99 USD) in Germany and 7.18 PLN (1.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Hungary.

7.87 PLN
7.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 55.95 PLN (14.17 USD) in Germany and 41.87 PLN (10.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Hungary.

55.95 PLN
41.87 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.09 PLN (1.29 USD) in Germany and 5.27 PLN (1.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Germany.

5.09 PLN
5.27 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.5 PLN (1.65 USD) in Germany and 5.16 PLN (1.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Hungary.

6.50 PLN
5.16 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10 PLN (2.53 USD) in Germany and 8.94 PLN (2.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Hungary.

10.00 PLN
8.94 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.7 PLN (1.95 USD) in Germany and 4.79 PLN (1.21 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Hungary.

7.70 PLN
4.79 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.3 PLN (3.11 USD) in Germany and 8.89 PLN (2.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Hungary.

12.30 PLN
8.89 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 59.6 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 54.47 PLN (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Hungary.

59.60 PLN
54.47 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.68 PLN (3.72 USD) in Germany and 15.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Germany.

14.68 PLN
15.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.11 PLN (1.04 USD) in Germany and 2.32 PLN (0.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Hungary.

4.11 PLN
2.32 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.32 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.07 PLN (4.32 USD) in Germany and 11.63 PLN (2.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Hungary.

17.07 PLN
11.63 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.36 PLN (3.38 USD) in Germany and 7.37 PLN (1.87 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Hungary.

13.36 PLN
7.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.9 PLN (5.04 USD) in Germany and 12.04 PLN (3.05 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Hungary.

19.90 PLN
12.04 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.69 PLN (4.48 USD) in Germany and 12.04 PLN (3.05 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Hungary.

17.69 PLN
12.04 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 53.03 PLN (13.43 USD) in Germany and 36.11 PLN (9.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Hungary.

53.03 PLN
36.11 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 309.59 PLN (78.43 USD) in Germany and 252.77 PLN (64.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Hungary.

309.59 PLN
252.77 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 66.34 PLN (16.81 USD) in Germany and 48.15 PLN (12.2 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Hungary.

66.34 PLN
48.15 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in Germany and 5.51 PLN (1.4 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Hungary.

11.45 PLN
5.51 PLN

Fuel

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Germany vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in Germany than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.46 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 6.99 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Hungary.

7.46 PLN
6.99 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.8 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 6.98 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Hungary.

7.80 PLN
6.98 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.87 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 4.1 PLN (1.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Hungary.

4.87 PLN
4.10 PLN

Transportation

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Germany vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.23 times more for transportation in Germany than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 260.94 PLN (66.11 USD) in Germany and 108.33 PLN (27.44 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Hungary.

260.94 PLN
108.33 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.48 PLN (3.92 USD) in Germany and 5.42 PLN (1.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65% lower in Hungary.

15.48 PLN
5.42 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 162.54 PLN (41.18 USD) in Germany and 79.44 PLN (20.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Hungary.

162.54 PLN
79.44 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 10.17 PLN (2.58 USD) in Germany and 5.3 PLN (1.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Hungary.

10.17 PLN
5.30 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 22.11 PLN (5.6 USD) in Germany and 13.24 PLN (3.35 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Hungary.

22.11 PLN
13.24 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 56.39 PLN (14.29 USD) in Germany and 37.31 PLN (9.45 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Hungary.

56.39 PLN
37.31 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 146.53 PLN (37.12 USD) in Germany and 260.85 PLN (66.08 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Germany.

146.53 PLN
260.85 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 108 PLN (27.36 USD) in Germany and 91.19 PLN (23.1 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Hungary.

108.00 PLN
91.19 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.85 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 5556 PLN (1407.43 USD) in Germany and 3041 PLN (770.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Hungary.

5 556 PLN
3 041 PLN

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 4150 PLN (1051.41 USD) in Germany and 2309 PLN (584.86 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Hungary.

4 150 PLN
2 309 PLN

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 10450 PLN (2647.47 USD) in Germany and 5536 PLN (1402.49 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47% lower in Hungary.

10 450 PLN
5 536 PLN

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 7469 PLN (1892.16 USD) in Germany and 4010 PLN (1015.9 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Hungary.

7 469 PLN
4 010 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.71 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 32573 PLN (8252.11 USD) in Germany and 19718 PLN (4995.27 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Hungary.

32 573 PLN
19 718 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 23383 PLN (5923.72 USD) in Germany and 12955 PLN (3282.06 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Hungary.

23 383 PLN
12 955 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.24 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 13364 PLN (3385.64 USD) in Germany and 5953 PLN (1508.13 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 55.5% lower in Hungary.

13 364 PLN
5 953 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

389 PLN
497 PLN

Two stars

383 PLN
628 PLN

Three stars

444 PLN
476 PLN

Four stars

520 PLN
637 PLN

Five stars

1 698 PLN
2 077 PLN

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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