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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 1.86 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Hungary.

5.14 EUR
1.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.85 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Hungary.

2.10 EUR
1.63 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (11.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Hungary.

18.47 EUR
10.00 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.93 EUR (5.6 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Hungary.

15.84 EUR
4.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Hungary.

15.33 EUR
4.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.09 EUR (5.79 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Hungary.

14.08 EUR
5.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.82 EUR
0.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 29% lower in Hungary.

4.17 EUR
2.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Hungary.

3.46 EUR
1.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.99 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.05 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Hungary.

21.99 EUR
17.05 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.4 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Hungary.

2.50 EUR
1.23 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

3.76 EUR
1.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.82 EUR (12.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Hungary.

14.70 EUR
10.82 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Hungary.

3.43 EUR
1.11 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Hungary.

4.69 EUR
1.77 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.75 EUR
1.02 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Hungary.

7.23 EUR
1.89 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

7.90 EUR
12.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.17 EUR (3.6 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Hungary.

5.50 EUR
3.17 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.20 EUR
0.40 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.34 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Hungary.

4.59 EUR
1.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Hungary.

2.46 EUR
1.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.24 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72% lower in Hungary.

7.04 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.41 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Hungary.

8.80 EUR
2.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.16 EUR (7 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Hungary.

10.56 EUR
6.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.98 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 39.44 EUR (44.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Hungary.

87.98 EUR
39.44 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8.63 EUR (9.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Hungary.

22.00 EUR
8.63 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.07 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 51% lower in Hungary.

1.94 EUR
0.95 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
1.41 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
1.40 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.86 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.48 times more for transportation in the United States than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.5 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 23.42 EUR (26.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Hungary.

113.50 EUR
23.42 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Hungary.

2.42 EUR
0.86 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.4 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 14.79 EUR (16.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44% lower in Hungary.

26.40 EUR
14.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Hungary.

1.64 EUR
0.99 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Hungary.

3.96 EUR
2.46 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 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.16 EUR (7 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Hungary.

15.84 EUR
6.16 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.45 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 45.97 EUR (52.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Hungary.

86.45 EUR
45.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.43 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 12.5 EUR (14.2 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Hungary.

33.43 EUR
12.50 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.44 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 3344 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 479.18 EUR (544.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Hungary.

3 344 EUR
479.18 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 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 363.14 EUR (412.73 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Hungary.

2 094 EUR
363.14 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 6242 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 911.63 EUR (1036.12 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Hungary.

6 242 EUR
911.63 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 3614 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 621.02 EUR (705.83 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Hungary.

3 614 EUR
621.02 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.76 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 12562 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 3290 EUR (3739.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Hungary.

12 562 EUR
3 290 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 8161 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2219 EUR (2521.88 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Hungary.

8 161 EUR
2 219 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.57 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5276 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 947.6 EUR (1077 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 82% lower in Hungary.

5 276 EUR
947.60 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.3 EUR
111 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
140 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
106 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
142 EUR

Five stars

529 EUR
463 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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