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Cost of Living & Prices:
Japan 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

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times more for grocery shopping in Japan than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 19.75 PLN (5.36 USD) in Japan and 7.13 PLN (1.93 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Hungary.

19.75 PLN
7.13 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.41 PLN (2.55 USD) in Japan and 7.32 PLN (1.98 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Hungary.

9.41 PLN
7.32 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.26 PLN (22.04 USD) in Japan and 48.86 PLN (13.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Hungary.

81.26 PLN
48.86 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30.01 PLN (8.14 USD) in Japan and 21.43 PLN (5.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Hungary.

30.01 PLN
21.43 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.24 PLN (7.93 USD) in Japan and 23.14 PLN (6.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Hungary.

29.24 PLN
23.14 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.01 PLN (4.07 USD) in Japan and 25.72 PLN (6.98 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Japan.

15.01 PLN
25.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.61 PLN (2.06 USD) in Japan and 4.44 PLN (1.21 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Hungary.

7.61 PLN
4.44 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.72 PLN (2.37 USD) for 12 eggs in Japan and 11.44 PLN (3.1 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Japan.

8.72 PLN
11.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.29 PLN (2.79 USD) in Japan and 6.34 PLN (1.72 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Hungary.

10.29 PLN
6.34 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 42.65 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan and 71.44 PLN (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Japan.

42.65 PLN
71.44 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.26 PLN (1.43 USD) in Japan and 5.78 PLN (1.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 9% lower in Japan.

5.26 PLN
5.78 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.71 PLN (1.55 USD) in Japan and 6.39 PLN (1.73 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Japan.

5.71 PLN
6.39 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.19 PLN (16.87 USD) in Japan and 37.27 PLN (10.11 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Hungary.

62.19 PLN
37.27 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.75 PLN (1.56 USD) in Japan and 4.69 PLN (1.27 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Hungary.

5.75 PLN
4.69 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 12.29 PLN (3.33 USD) in Japan and 4.6 PLN (1.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Hungary.

12.29 PLN
4.60 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.86 PLN (5.93 USD) in Japan and 7.96 PLN (2.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Hungary.

21.86 PLN
7.96 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 12.01 PLN (3.26 USD) in Japan and 4.26 PLN (1.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Hungary.

12.01 PLN
4.26 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 19.67 PLN (5.33 USD) in Japan and 7.92 PLN (2.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Hungary.

19.67 PLN
7.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.11 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan and 50.87 PLN (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Japan.

47.11 PLN
50.87 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 21.83 PLN (5.92 USD) in Japan and 13.39 PLN (3.63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Hungary.

21.83 PLN
13.39 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.29 PLN (0.89 USD) in Japan and 2.06 PLN (0.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Hungary.

3.29 PLN
2.06 PLN

Restaurant

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.22 times less for meals in restaurants in Japan than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.1 PLN (3.55 USD) in Japan and 10.36 PLN (2.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Hungary.

13.10 PLN
10.36 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.55 PLN (1.24 USD) in Japan and 6.56 PLN (1.78 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Japan.

4.55 PLN
6.56 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 15.01 PLN (4.07 USD) in Japan and 10.72 PLN (2.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Hungary.

15.01 PLN
10.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 20.01 PLN (5.43 USD) in Japan and 10.72 PLN (2.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Hungary.

20.01 PLN
10.72 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.01 PLN (5.43 USD) in Japan and 32.15 PLN (8.72 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Japan.

20.01 PLN
32.15 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 175.08 PLN (47.49 USD) in Japan and 225.03 PLN (61.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Japan.

175.08 PLN
225.03 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 30.01 PLN (8.14 USD) in Japan and 42.86 PLN (11.63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30% lower in Japan.

30.01 PLN
42.86 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.22 PLN (0.87 USD) in Japan and 4.9 PLN (1.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Japan.

3.22 PLN
4.90 PLN

Fuel

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.56 times less for fuel in Japan than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.93 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan and 6.53 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Japan.

3.93 PLN
6.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.44 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan and 6.52 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Japan.

4.44 PLN
6.52 PLN

LPG 1L

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3.83 PLN

Transportation

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.12 times more for transportation in Japan than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 275.13 PLN (74.63 USD) in Japan and 96.44 PLN (26.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Hungary.

275.13 PLN
96.44 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.5 PLN (1.49 USD) in Japan and 4.82 PLN (1.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Hungary.

5.50 PLN
4.82 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 94.78 PLN (25.71 USD) in Japan and 70.72 PLN (19.19 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Hungary.

94.78 PLN
70.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.51 PLN (3.39 USD) in Japan and 4.71 PLN (1.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Hungary.

12.51 PLN
4.71 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.51 PLN (3.39 USD) in Japan and 11.79 PLN (3.2 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Hungary.

12.51 PLN
11.79 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 48.77 PLN (13.23 USD) in Japan and 33.22 PLN (9.01 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Hungary.

48.77 PLN
33.22 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 250.22 PLN (67.88 USD) in Japan and 232.23 PLN (63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Hungary.

250.22 PLN
232.23 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 76.73 PLN (20.82 USD) in Japan and 81.18 PLN (22.02 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Japan.

76.73 PLN
81.18 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.5 times more for renting an apartment in Japan 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 4028 PLN (1092.73 USD) in Japan and 2707 PLN (734.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Hungary.

4 028 PLN
2 707 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 2177 PLN (590.45 USD) in Japan and 2055 PLN (557.54 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Hungary.

2 177 PLN
2 055 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 8866 PLN (2404.97 USD) in Japan and 4929 PLN (1336.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Hungary.

8 866 PLN
4 929 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 4787 PLN (1298.61 USD) in Japan and 3570 PLN (968.44 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Hungary.

4 787 PLN
3 570 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.03 times more for buying an apartment in Japan 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 39579 PLN (10736.71 USD) in Japan and 17554 PLN (4761.93 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Hungary.

39 579 PLN
17 554 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 19535 PLN (5299.36 USD) in Japan and 11534 PLN (3128.75 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41% lower in Hungary.

19 535 PLN
11 534 PLN

Salary

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

Japan vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Japan is 1.77 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9397 PLN (2549.02 USD) in Japan and 5300 PLN (1437.68 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 43.6% lower in Hungary.

9 397 PLN
5 300 PLN

Hotels

PLNJPYHUFEURUSD

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

One star

388 PLN
465 PLN

Two stars

567 PLN
587 PLN

Three stars

807 PLN
445 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
595 PLN

Five stars

3 226 PLN
1 940 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels

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