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Cost of Living & Prices:
Hungary vs. United States

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Grocery

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Hungary vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.84 times less for grocery shopping in Hungary than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.68 EUR (1.97 USD) in Hungary and 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Hungary.

1.68 EUR
6.31 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in Hungary and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Hungary.

1.72 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.49 EUR (13.5 USD) in Hungary and 16.98 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Hungary.

11.49 EUR
16.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.04 EUR (5.92 USD) in Hungary and 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Hungary.

5.04 EUR
15.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.44 EUR (6.39 USD) in Hungary and 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Hungary.

5.44 EUR
13.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.05 EUR (7.11 USD) in Hungary and 16.18 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Hungary.

6.05 EUR
16.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Hungary and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Hungary.

1.05 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.69 EUR (3.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Hungary and 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Hungary.

2.69 EUR
6.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Hungary and 3.24 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Hungary.

1.49 EUR
3.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.5 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary and 21.27 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Hungary.

16.50 EUR
21.27 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in Hungary and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Hungary.

1.36 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Hungary.

1.50 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.77 EUR (10.3 USD) in Hungary and 14.61 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Hungary.

8.77 EUR
14.61 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Hungary and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Hungary.

1.10 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Hungary and 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Hungary.

1.08 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in Hungary and 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Hungary.

1.87 EUR
4.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Hungary and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Hungary.

1.00 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.86 EUR (2.19 USD) in Hungary and 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Hungary.

1.86 EUR
7.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.75 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary and 7.64 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in the United States.

11.75 EUR
7.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.15 EUR (3.7 USD) in Hungary and 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Hungary.

3.15 EUR
5.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Hungary and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Hungary.

0.49 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Hungary vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.21 times less for meals in restaurants in Hungary than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.44 EUR (2.86 USD) in Hungary and 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Hungary.

2.44 EUR
4.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Hungary and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Hungary.

1.54 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.52 EUR (2.96 USD) in Hungary and 6.81 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Hungary.

2.52 EUR
6.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.52 EUR (2.96 USD) in Hungary and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Hungary.

2.52 EUR
10.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.56 EUR (8.88 USD) in Hungary and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in Hungary.

7.56 EUR
10.22 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 52.95 EUR (62.19 USD) in Hungary and 119.18 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Hungary.

52.95 EUR
119.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.08 EUR (11.85 USD) in Hungary and 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Hungary.

10.08 EUR
22.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Hungary and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Hungary.

1.15 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Hungary vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.85 times more for fuel in Hungary than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

0.88 EUR
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Transportation

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.53 times less for transportation in Hungary than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 22.69 EUR (26.65 USD) in Hungary and 112.37 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Hungary.

22.69 EUR
112.37 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Hungary and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Hungary.

1.13 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 16.64 EUR (19.55 USD) in Hungary and 35.76 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Hungary.

16.64 EUR
35.76 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Hungary and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Hungary.

1.11 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.77 EUR (3.26 USD) in Hungary and 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Hungary.

2.77 EUR
4.25 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Hungary vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.82 EUR (9.18 USD) in Hungary and 17.03 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Hungary.

7.82 EUR
17.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.64 EUR (64.18 USD) in Hungary and 134.31 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Hungary.

54.64 EUR
134.31 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.1 EUR (22.44 USD) in Hungary and 55.34 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Hungary.

19.10 EUR
55.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.47 times less for renting an apartment in Hungary than in the United States.

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 636.87 EUR (748.1 USD) in Hungary and 3454 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Hungary.

636.87 EUR
3 454 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 483.57 EUR (568.03 USD) in Hungary and 2165 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Hungary.

483.57 EUR
2 165 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 1160 EUR (1362.11 USD) in Hungary and 6999 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Hungary.

1 160 EUR
6 999 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 839.96 EUR (986.65 USD) in Hungary and 4450 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Hungary.

839.96 EUR
4 450 EUR

Flats for sale

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.67 times less for buying an apartment in Hungary than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4130 EUR (4851.47 USD) in Hungary and 14775 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Hungary.

4 130 EUR
14 775 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 2714 EUR (3187.58 USD) in Hungary and 10366 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Hungary.

2 714 EUR
10 366 EUR

Salary

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Hungary vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Hungary is 3.51 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1247 EUR (1464.71 USD) in Hungary and 4380 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 71.5% lower in Hungary.

1 247 EUR
4 380 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

107 EUR
88.3 EUR

Two stars

135 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

103 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

137 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

448 EUR
512 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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