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Cost of Living & Prices:
Hungary vs. United States

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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Hungary vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.86 times less for grocery shopping in Hungary than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Hungary and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Hungary.

1.39 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Hungary and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Hungary.

1.63 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.04 EUR (11.41 USD) in Hungary and 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Hungary.

10.04 EUR
18.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.95 EUR (5.63 USD) in Hungary and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Hungary.

4.95 EUR
15.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.71 EUR (5.36 USD) in Hungary and 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Hungary.

4.71 EUR
15.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.11 EUR (5.81 USD) in Hungary and 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Hungary.

5.11 EUR
14.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Hungary and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Hungary.

0.88 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.98 EUR (3.38 USD) for 12 eggs in Hungary and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Hungary.

2.98 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Hungary and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Hungary.

1.38 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.05 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary and 21.98 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Hungary.

17.05 EUR
21.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Hungary and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Hungary.

1.24 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Hungary and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Hungary.

1.31 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.86 EUR (12.35 USD) in Hungary and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Hungary.

10.86 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.21 EUR (1.37 USD) in Hungary and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United States.

1.21 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.11 EUR (1.27 USD) in Hungary and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Hungary.

1.11 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in Hungary and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Hungary.

1.78 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Hungary and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Hungary.

1.02 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.9 EUR (2.16 USD) in Hungary and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Hungary.

1.90 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.14 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary and 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in the United States.

12.14 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.18 EUR (3.62 USD) in Hungary and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Hungary.

3.18 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Hungary and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Hungary.

0.40 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Hungary vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.33 times less for meals in restaurants in Hungary than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.81 EUR (2.06 USD) in Hungary and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Hungary.

1.81 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.15 EUR (1.3 USD) in Hungary and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Hungary.

1.15 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.98 EUR (2.25 USD) in Hungary and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Hungary.

1.98 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.13 EUR (2.42 USD) in Hungary and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Hungary.

2.13 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.19 EUR (7.04 USD) in Hungary and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Hungary.

6.19 EUR
10.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 39.61 EUR (45.04 USD) in Hungary and 87.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Hungary.

39.61 EUR
87.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.66 EUR (9.85 USD) in Hungary and 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Hungary.

8.66 EUR
21.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Hungary and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Hungary.

0.95 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Hungary vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.71 times more for fuel in Hungary than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Hungary and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in the United States.

1.41 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.4 EUR (1.59 USD) in Hungary and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in the United States.

1.40 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.86 EUR
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Transportation

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.46 times less for transportation in Hungary than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 23.52 EUR (26.74 USD) in Hungary and 113.46 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Hungary.

23.52 EUR
113.46 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Hungary and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Hungary.

0.87 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 14.85 EUR (16.89 USD) in Hungary and 26.39 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Hungary.

14.85 EUR
26.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Hungary and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Hungary.

0.99 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.48 EUR (2.81 USD) in Hungary and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Hungary.

2.48 EUR
3.96 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 6.19 EUR (7.04 USD) in Hungary and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Hungary.

6.19 EUR
15.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 46.18 EUR (52.5 USD) in Hungary and 86.42 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Hungary.

46.18 EUR
86.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.55 EUR (14.27 USD) in Hungary and 33.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Hungary.

12.55 EUR
33.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.41 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 481.27 EUR (547.19 USD) in Hungary and 3343 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Hungary.

481.27 EUR
3 343 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 364.72 EUR (414.68 USD) in Hungary and 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Hungary.

364.72 EUR
2 093 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 915.6 EUR (1041.02 USD) in Hungary and 6239 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Hungary.

915.60 EUR
6 239 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 623.73 EUR (709.17 USD) in Hungary and 3613 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Hungary.

623.73 EUR
3 613 EUR

Flats for sale

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.74 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 3304 EUR (3756.72 USD) in Hungary and 12558 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Hungary.

3 304 EUR
12 558 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 2229 EUR (2533.8 USD) in Hungary and 8158 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Hungary.

2 229 EUR
8 158 EUR

Salary

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Hungary vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Hungary is 5.54 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 951.72 EUR (1082.09 USD) in Hungary and 5274 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82% lower in Hungary.

951.72 EUR
5 274 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

111 EUR
91.2 EUR

Two stars

140 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

106 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

463 EUR
529 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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