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Cost of Living & Prices:
France 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

France vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.54 times more for grocery shopping in France than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.04 EUR (3.58 USD) in France and 1.41 EUR (1.66 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Hungary.

3.04 EUR
1.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in France and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Hungary.

2.03 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 22.24 EUR (26.2 USD) in France and 10.15 EUR (11.96 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Hungary.

22.24 EUR
10.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9 EUR (10.6 USD) in France and 5.01 EUR (5.9 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Hungary.

9.00 EUR
5.01 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.9 EUR (15.2 USD) in France and 4.76 EUR (5.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Hungary.

12.90 EUR
4.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.5 EUR (12.37 USD) in France and 5.17 EUR (6.09 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Hungary.

10.50 EUR
5.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.06 EUR (2.43 USD) in France and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Hungary.

2.06 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.52 EUR (4.15 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 3.01 EUR (3.54 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Hungary.

3.52 EUR
3.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.06 EUR (3.61 USD) in France and 1.39 EUR (1.64 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Hungary.

3.06 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.85 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 16.45 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in France.

14.85 EUR
16.45 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in France and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 15% lower in Hungary.

1.47 EUR
1.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.96 EUR (2.31 USD) in France and 1.33 EUR (1.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Hungary.

1.96 EUR
1.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.67 EUR (19.64 USD) in France and 10.99 EUR (12.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Hungary.

16.67 EUR
10.99 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in France and 1.22 EUR (1.44 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in France.

1.15 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.15 EUR (2.53 USD) in France and 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Hungary.

2.15 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.33 USD) in France and 1.8 EUR (2.12 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Hungary.

2.83 EUR
1.80 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.16 EUR (2.54 USD) in France and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Hungary.

2.16 EUR
1.04 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.2 EUR (2.59 USD) in France and 1.92 EUR (2.27 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Hungary.

2.20 EUR
1.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 11.71 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Hungary.

14.00 EUR
11.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.66 EUR (4.31 USD) in France and 3.22 EUR (3.79 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12% lower in Hungary.

3.66 EUR
3.22 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in France and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Hungary.

0.83 EUR
0.40 EUR

Restaurant

EURHUFUSD

France vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.69 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.64 EUR (4.29 USD) in France and 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Hungary.

3.64 EUR
1.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.93 EUR (3.45 USD) in France and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Hungary.

2.93 EUR
1.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.5 EUR (7.66 USD) in France and 2 EUR (2.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Hungary.

6.50 EUR
2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6 EUR (7.07 USD) in France and 2.15 EUR (2.54 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Hungary.

6.00 EUR
2.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.78 USD) in France and 6.26 EUR (7.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Hungary.

10.00 EUR
6.26 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (70.69 USD) in France and 40.05 EUR (47.18 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Hungary.

60.00 EUR
40.05 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.67 USD) in France and 8.76 EUR (10.32 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Hungary.

15.00 EUR
8.76 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.42 EUR (2.85 USD) in France and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Hungary.

2.42 EUR
0.96 EUR

Fuel

EURHUFUSD

France vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times more for fuel in France than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.48 EUR (1.75 USD) in France and 1.36 EUR (1.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Hungary.

1.48 EUR
1.36 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.85 USD) in France and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 14% lower in Hungary.

1.57 EUR
1.35 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in France and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Hungary.

0.94 EUR
0.83 EUR

Transportation

EURHUFUSD

France vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.19 times more for transportation in France than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 84 EUR (98.96 USD) in France and 23.78 EUR (28.02 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Hungary.

84.00 EUR
23.78 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.36 USD) in France and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56% lower in Hungary.

2.00 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 45 EUR (53.02 USD) in France and 15.02 EUR (17.69 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Hungary.

45.00 EUR
15.02 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Hungary.

1.65 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.89 USD) in France and 2.5 EUR (2.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 50% lower in Hungary.

5.00 EUR
2.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURHUFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 13 EUR (15.32 USD) in France and 6.26 EUR (7.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Hungary.

13.00 EUR
6.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.44 EUR (42.93 USD) in France and 46.69 EUR (55 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22% lower in France.

36.44 EUR
46.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.12 EUR (18.99 USD) in France and 12.69 EUR (14.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Hungary.

16.12 EUR
12.69 EUR

Flats for rent

EURHUFUSD

France vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.91 times more for renting an apartment in France 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 1280 EUR (1507.54 USD) in France and 486.6 EUR (573.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62% lower in Hungary.

1 280 EUR
486.60 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 956.19 EUR (1126.53 USD) in France and 368.77 EUR (434.46 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Hungary.

956.19 EUR
368.77 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 2883 EUR (3396.14 USD) in France and 925.76 EUR (1090.68 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Hungary.

2 883 EUR
925.76 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 1908 EUR (2248.19 USD) in France and 630.65 EUR (743 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Hungary.

1 908 EUR
630.65 EUR

Flats for sale

EURHUFUSD

France vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.76 times more for buying an apartment in France 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 12346 EUR (14545.51 USD) in France and 3341 EUR (3935.92 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Hungary.

12 346 EUR
3 341 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 8714 EUR (10266.16 USD) in France and 2253 EUR (2654.67 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Hungary.

8 714 EUR
2 253 EUR

Salary

EURHUFUSD

France vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.78 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2673 EUR (3148.98 USD) in France and 962.28 EUR (1133.71 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 64% lower in Hungary.

2 673 EUR
962.28 EUR

Hotels

EURHUFUSD

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

One star

67.1 EUR
107 EUR

Two stars

72.6 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

94.9 EUR
102 EUR

Four stars

162 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

395 EUR
447 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels

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