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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 1.85 times less for grocery shopping in Hungary than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.06 PLN (1.96 USD) in Hungary and 26.7 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Hungary.

7.06 PLN
26.70 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.24 PLN (2.01 USD) in Hungary and 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Hungary.

7.24 PLN
9.08 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 48.37 PLN (13.43 USD) in Hungary and 71.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Hungary.

48.37 PLN
71.84 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 21.22 PLN (5.89 USD) in Hungary and 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Hungary.

21.22 PLN
64.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 22.91 PLN (6.36 USD) in Hungary and 57.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Hungary.

22.91 PLN
57.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.46 PLN (7.07 USD) in Hungary and 68.46 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Hungary.

25.46 PLN
68.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.4 PLN (1.22 USD) in Hungary and 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Hungary.

4.40 PLN
12.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.32 PLN (3.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Hungary and 25.91 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Hungary.

11.32 PLN
25.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.28 PLN (1.74 USD) in Hungary and 13.73 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Hungary.

6.28 PLN
13.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 69.83 PLN (19.38 USD) in Hungary and 90.04 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Hungary.

69.83 PLN
90.04 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in Hungary and 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Hungary.

5.73 PLN
10.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.33 PLN (1.76 USD) in Hungary and 18.05 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Hungary.

6.33 PLN
18.05 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.9 PLN (10.24 USD) in Hungary and 61.83 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Hungary.

36.90 PLN
61.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.65 PLN (1.29 USD) in Hungary and 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Hungary.

4.65 PLN
5.73 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.55 PLN (1.26 USD) in Hungary and 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Hungary.

4.55 PLN
14.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.88 PLN (2.19 USD) in Hungary and 20.61 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Hungary.

7.88 PLN
20.61 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.22 PLN (1.17 USD) in Hungary and 13.48 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Hungary.

4.22 PLN
13.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.84 PLN (2.18 USD) in Hungary and 29.8 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Hungary.

7.84 PLN
29.80 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.72 PLN (13.8 USD) in Hungary and 32.36 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in the United States.

49.72 PLN
32.36 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.26 PLN (3.68 USD) in Hungary and 22.95 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Hungary.

13.26 PLN
22.95 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 PLN (0.57 USD) in Hungary and 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Hungary.

2.04 PLN
8.97 PLN

Restaurant

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Hungary vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.22 times less for meals in restaurants in Hungary than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.25 PLN (2.85 USD) in Hungary and 21.11 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Hungary.

10.25 PLN
21.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.49 PLN (1.8 USD) in Hungary and 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Hungary.

6.49 PLN
11.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in Hungary and 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Hungary.

10.61 PLN
28.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in Hungary and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Hungary.

10.61 PLN
43.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 31.83 PLN (8.83 USD) in Hungary and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Hungary.

31.83 PLN
43.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 222.81 PLN (61.84 USD) in Hungary and 504.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Hungary.

222.81 PLN
504.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 42.44 PLN (11.78 USD) in Hungary and 93.68 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Hungary.

42.44 PLN
93.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.86 PLN (1.35 USD) in Hungary and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Hungary.

4.86 PLN
9.19 PLN

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 6.38 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in the United States.

6.38 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.37 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary and 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

6.37 PLN
3.34 PLN

LPG 1L

3.74 PLN
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Transportation

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.55 times less for transportation in Hungary than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.49 PLN (26.5 USD) in Hungary and 475.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Hungary.

95.49 PLN
475.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.77 PLN (1.33 USD) in Hungary and 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Hungary.

4.77 PLN
10.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 70.03 PLN (19.44 USD) in Hungary and 151.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Hungary.

70.03 PLN
151.33 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.67 PLN (1.3 USD) in Hungary and 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Hungary.

4.67 PLN
7.82 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 11.67 PLN (3.24 USD) in Hungary and 17.98 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Hungary.

11.67 PLN
17.98 PLN

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 32.89 PLN (9.13 USD) in Hungary and 72.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Hungary.

32.89 PLN
72.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 229.94 PLN (63.82 USD) in Hungary and 568.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Hungary.

229.94 PLN
568.45 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 80.38 PLN (22.31 USD) in Hungary and 234.2 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Hungary.

80.38 PLN
234.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.5 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 2680 PLN (743.86 USD) in Hungary and 14620 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Hungary.

2 680 PLN
14 620 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 2035 PLN (564.81 USD) in Hungary and 9163 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Hungary.

2 035 PLN
9 163 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 4880 PLN (1354.39 USD) in Hungary and 29622 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Hungary.

4 880 PLN
29 622 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 3535 PLN (981.06 USD) in Hungary and 18832 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Hungary.

3 535 PLN
18 832 PLN

Flats for sale

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Hungary vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.69 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 17381 PLN (4823.98 USD) in Hungary and 62532 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Hungary.

17 381 PLN
62 532 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 11420 PLN (3169.52 USD) in Hungary and 43871 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Hungary.

11 420 PLN
43 871 PLN

Salary

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Hungary vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Hungary is 3.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5248 PLN (1456.41 USD) in Hungary and 18539 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 71.7% lower in Hungary.

5 248 PLN
18 539 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

454 PLN
374 PLN

Two stars

573 PLN
527 PLN

Three stars

435 PLN
703 PLN

Four stars

581 PLN
909 PLN

Five stars

1 896 PLN
2 165 PLN

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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