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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

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United States vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.85 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Hungary.

6.36 EUR
1.68 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Hungary.

2.16 EUR
1.72 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.48 EUR (13.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Hungary.

17.12 EUR
11.48 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.45 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.04 EUR (5.87 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Hungary.

15.45 EUR
5.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.8 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.44 EUR (6.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Hungary.

13.80 EUR
5.44 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.31 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 6.05 EUR (7.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Hungary.

16.31 EUR
6.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Hungary.

2.87 EUR
1.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Hungary.

6.17 EUR
2.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Hungary.

3.27 EUR
1.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.45 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 16.64 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Hungary.

21.45 EUR
16.64 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46% lower in Hungary.

2.52 EUR
1.36 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Hungary.

4.30 EUR
1.50 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 8.76 EUR (10.21 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Hungary.

14.73 EUR
8.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Hungary.

1.36 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Hungary.

3.44 EUR
1.08 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Hungary.

4.91 EUR
1.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Hungary.

3.21 EUR
1.00 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Hungary.

7.10 EUR
1.86 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.71 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 11.85 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in the United States.

7.71 EUR
11.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.15 EUR (3.67 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Hungary.

5.47 EUR
3.15 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Hungary.

2.14 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.23 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.43 EUR (2.84 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Hungary.

5.03 EUR
2.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Hungary.

2.83 EUR
1.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Hungary.

6.87 EUR
2.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Hungary.

10.30 EUR
2.52 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.56 EUR (8.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Hungary.

10.30 EUR
7.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.19 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 52.9 EUR (61.62 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56% lower in Hungary.

120.19 EUR
52.90 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.32 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 10.08 EUR (11.74 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Hungary.

22.32 EUR
10.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Hungary.

2.19 EUR
1.15 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.84 times less for fuel in the United States than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.52 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.52 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.89 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.57 times more for transportation in the United States than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.32 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 22.67 EUR (26.41 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 80% lower in Hungary.

113.32 EUR
22.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Hungary.

2.49 EUR
1.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.06 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 16.63 EUR (19.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Hungary.

36.06 EUR
16.63 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Hungary.

1.86 EUR
1.11 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.23 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Hungary.

4.28 EUR
2.77 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 7.81 EUR (9.1 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Hungary.

17.17 EUR
7.81 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.44 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 54.59 EUR (63.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Hungary.

135.44 EUR
54.59 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.8 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 19.08 EUR (22.23 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Hungary.

55.80 EUR
19.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.52 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3483 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 636.32 EUR (741.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Hungary.

3 483 EUR
636.32 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 2183 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 483.15 EUR (562.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Hungary.

2 183 EUR
483.15 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 7058 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1159 EUR (1349.58 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Hungary.

7 058 EUR
1 159 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 4487 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 839.22 EUR (977.58 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Hungary.

4 487 EUR
839.22 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.71 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14899 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 4127 EUR (4806.83 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Hungary.

14 899 EUR
4 127 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 10453 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2711 EUR (3158.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Hungary.

10 453 EUR
2 711 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.54 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4417 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1246 EUR (1451.24 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 71.8% lower in Hungary.

4 417 EUR
1 246 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.1 EUR
108 EUR

Two stars

126 EUR
137 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
104 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
138 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
452 EUR

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

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