Cost of Living in Hungary - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Hungary
Address: HU

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $677 (excluding rent), and $1,299 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,746 (excluding rent), and $2,692 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.39 Ft 3,740

$7.12 Ft 2,340

$14.89 Ft 4,891

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$52.0 Ft 17.1K

$34.66 Ft 11.4K

$86.6 Ft 28.4K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.59 Ft 2,820

$7.16 Ft 2,353

$10.02 Ft 3,290

Cappuccino

$2.32 Ft 762

$1.14 Ft 374

$3.68 Ft 1,208

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.58 Ft 518

$1.02 Ft 335

$2.33 Ft 767

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.15 Ft 378

$0.71 Ft 234

$2.14 Ft 703

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.32 Ft 762

$1.16 Ft 381

$3.77 Ft 1,239

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.86 Ft 940

$1.72 Ft 565

$4.01 Ft 1,316

Milk (1 liter)

$1.11 Ft 364

$0.84 Ft 277

$1.47 Ft 484

White Bread (500g)

$1.47 Ft 482

$0.98 Ft 322

$2.51 Ft 826

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.95 Ft 639

$1.14 Ft 375

$2.86 Ft 939

Eggs

$2.90 Ft 953

$1.73 Ft 569

$3.83 Ft 1,258

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.47 Ft 3,111

$5.70 Ft 1,872

$17.09 Ft 5,614

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.15 Ft 2,018

$4.14 Ft 1,360

$8.87 Ft 2,912

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.26 Ft 4,028

$7.11 Ft 2,335

$18.80 Ft 6,174

Apples (1kg)

$1.75 Ft 574

$1.02 Ft 334

$2.34 Ft 767

Banana (1kg)

$1.88 Ft 616

$1.25 Ft 412

$2.64 Ft 869

Oranges (1kg)

$2.09 Ft 685

$1.18 Ft 388

$3.55 Ft 1,165

Tomato (1kg)

$3.15 Ft 1,035

$1.28 Ft 421

$5.70 Ft 1,873

Potato (1kg)

$1.11 Ft 363

$0.70 Ft 231

$1.68 Ft 553

Onion (1kg)

$1.27 Ft 418

$0.88 Ft 290

$1.78 Ft 584

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.45 Ft 478

$0.88 Ft 289

$2.36 Ft 774

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.56 Ft 185

$0.36 Ft 117

$0.90 Ft 295

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.48 Ft 2,127

$5.91 Ft 1,940

$7.88 Ft 2,589

Wine (Bottle)

$4.80 Ft 1,577

$2.34 Ft 767

$8.69 Ft 2,855

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.13 Ft 372

$0.81 Ft 266

$1.46 Ft 479

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.52 Ft 500

$1.02 Ft 335

$2.32 Ft 762

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.27 Ft 417

$1.04 Ft 340

$1.69 Ft 555

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$26.35 Ft 8,653

$24.60 Ft 8,078

$29.28 Ft 9,615

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.23 Ft 1,062

$2.64 Ft 867

$4.41 Ft 1,447

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.17 Ft 384

$1.07 Ft 350

$1.33 Ft 438

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$18.83 Ft 6,185

$15.69 Ft 5,153

$18.83 Ft 6,185

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.78 Ft 584

$1.64 Ft 537

$1.90 Ft 624

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$28.8K Ft 9.4M

$26.0K Ft 8.5M

$32.1K Ft 10.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$30.3K Ft 10.0M

$25.9K Ft 8.5M

$34.5K Ft 11.3M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$150 Ft 49.4K

$105 Ft 34.6K

$230 Ft 75.4K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$26.60 Ft 8,735

$14.43 Ft 4,738

$34.63 Ft 11.4K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$20.06 Ft 6,589

$14.10 Ft 4,632

$28.21 Ft 9,263

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$51.7 Ft 17.0K

$33.92 Ft 11.1K

$70.7 Ft 23.2K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.84 Ft 5,857

$10.82 Ft 3,552

$27.03 Ft 8,877

Cinema Ticket

$8.61 Ft 2,827

$6.60 Ft 2,169

$10.05 Ft 3,299

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$384 Ft 126.1K

$199 Ft 65.4K

$711 Ft 233.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$10.2K Ft 3.4M

$4,622 Ft 1.5M

$20.9K Ft 6.9M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$80.1 Ft 26.3K

$28.72 Ft 9,430

$127 Ft 41.7K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$37.64 Ft 12.4K

$17.58 Ft 5,773

$70.7 Ft 23.2K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$88.6 Ft 29.1K

$57.4 Ft 18.8K

$115 Ft 37.7K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$96.6 Ft 31.7K

$58.6 Ft 19.2K

$146 Ft 48.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$583 Ft 191.5K

$409 Ft 134.3K

$876 Ft 287.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$451 Ft 148.1K

$318 Ft 104.5K

$607 Ft 199.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$991 Ft 325.4K

$586 Ft 192.6K

$1,759 Ft 577.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$775 Ft 254.4K

$524 Ft 172.2K

$1,165 Ft 382.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,791 Ft 1.2M

$2,296 Ft 754.0K

$6,184 Ft 2.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,863 Ft 940.3K

$1,736 Ft 570.1K

$4,650 Ft 1.5M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,309 Ft 429.9K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.35

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 17, 2026

By City in Hungary

Lowest

Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Ajka	26408	55	$730	$1,087	$1,596	$2,167	319.2	230.77
2	Budaors	29398	69	$619	$1,347	$1,915	$2,727	237.43	243.72
3	Budapest	1686222	72	$730	$1,435	$1,926	$2,995	266.81	291.11
4	Békéscsaba	54460	54	$480	$1,057	$1,546	$2,132	150.74	187.76
5	Csongrad	15409	59	$662	$1,175	$1,441	$2,336	30.02	169.38
6	Dabas	17542	59	$685	$1,175	$1,633	$2,321	50.71	285.9
7	Debrecen	201704	61	$620	$1,227	$1,558	$2,522	200.81	212.87
8	Dunaföldvár	8800	59	$684	$1,190	$1,955	$2,384	49.36	177.64
9	Dunakeszi	42747	58	$660	$1,148	$1,671	$2,335	132.32	277.36
10	Dunaujvaros	41394	56	$564	$1,109	$1,573	$2,263	131.33	250.15
11	Eger	49499	53	$703	$1,055	$1,508	$2,224	152.39	277.5
12	Esztergom	28642	58	$661	$1,164	$1,355	$2,297	193.57	186.21
13	Godollo	32524	61	$600	$1,227	$1,735	$2,298	235.21	232.2
14	Gyongyos	27645	50	$673	$972	$1,372	$2,206	124.21	219.41
15	Gyor	130191	60	$696	$1,197	$1,763	$2,603	501.17	191.13
16	Heviz	4500	61	$727	$1,228	$1,977	$2,555	91.77	145.98
17	Hodmezovasarhely	41781	57	$605	$1,150	$1,778	$2,267	27.3	219.86
18	Kalocsa	14433	60	$750	$1,201	$1,810	$2,391	35.79	264.05
19	Kaposvár	58830	55	$567	$1,107	$1,714	$2,187	99.33	212.29
20	Kecskemet	109450	52	$476	$1,022	$1,148	$1,995	40.52	113.98
21	Kiskunfelegyhaza	28562	59	$702	$1,177	$1,429	$2,365	49.27	238.75
22	Kisvarda	14888	57	$566	$1,166	$1,738	$2,264	49.15	155.38
23	Lake Balaton	275000	55	$621	$1,115	$1,577	$2,244	16.65	203.34
24	Miskolc	143502	55	$602	$1,106	$1,525	$2,226	98.58	248.85
25	Mohacs	17200	56	$640	$1,100	$1,681	$2,249	141.51	191.06
26	Nagykanizsa	42502	50	$625	$1,011	$1,508	$2,067	118.19	223.9
27	Nyiregyhaza	115359	45	$590	$883	$1,274	$2,052	333.29	230.13
28	Paks	17917	56	$718	$1,114	$1,311	$2,165	202.39	218.29
29	Paszto	9500	59	$601	$1,177	$1,576	$2,450	91.91	230.93
30	Pecs	140330	60	$664	$1,207	$1,660	$2,369	50.4	260.45
31	Siofok	24021	53	$589	$1,063	$1,488	$2,279	111.02	187.67
32	Sopron	61589	62	$568	$1,225	$1,591	$2,395	36.15	235.73
33	Szeged	157930	53	$614	$1,058	$1,559	$2,188	139.81	209.04
34	Szekesfehervar	96024	51	$681	$1,020	$1,672	$2,310	212.16	286.33
35	Szekszard	29707	53	$564	$1,071	$1,417	$2,176	153.28	277.71
36	Szentendre	28444	57	$575	$1,127	$1,694	$2,307	186.57	275.51
37	Szolnok	66426	46	$575	$926	$1,286	$1,873	160.96	285.42
38	Szombathely	77757	57	$594	$1,118	$1,435	$2,143	98.48	239.7
39	Tamási	8000	51	$618	$1,036	$1,318	$2,144	113.97	362.57
40	Tatabanya	65861	56	$502	$1,101	$1,416	$2,211	54.52	259.23
41	Vac	34001	56	$551	$1,129	$1,361	$2,405	283.12	220.69
42	Veszprem	56029	57	$654	$1,143	$1,672	$2,128	79.85	212.99
43	Zalaegerszeg	55152	49	$632	$975	$1,548	$1,933	122.43	209.52
44	Érd	71338	53	$571	$1,058	$1,843	$2,379	41.58	287.18

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Hungary - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with many Western European hubs, Hungary offers a compelling mix of culture, safety, and value for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. In cities like Budapest and beyond, amenities come at a gentler price point, while infrastructure – public transit, healthcare access, and coworking scenes – supports longer stays. The Cost of Living in Hungary tends to be friendlier for those balancing rent, food, and experiences, with seasonal peaks that invite smart planning. Culture, cafes, and outdoor life blend to create a rich daily rhythm without breaking the budget. Tip: Start with a short-term stay in a diverse district to test daily life before committing long-term.

From the housing hunt to groceries and transit, daily life varies by city and neighborhood in Hungary. In Budapest, you may find a wide range of rental options, easy access to supermarkets, and plentiful coworking spaces; in smaller towns, costs and pace drop but amenities may be fewer. The Hungary living cost tends to reflect location, with transit passes and utility bills that are manageable relative to income in many cases. Practical tips: search with lease flexibility, check proximity to metro lines, and sample local markets for meals. Tip: Start with short-term stays near public transport to gauge routines before committing long-term.

To balance life and costs, use a practical budgeting framework like a simple monthly plan: essentials, flexible spending, and savings. In Hungary, neighborhoods near transit hubs, universities, or business districts offer shorter commutes and easier access to services, while outer areas may offer roomier housing at lower rents. Embrace seasonal patterns: outdoor markets and summer events can be cheaper and livelier, while winter costs shift toward heating and indoor activities. Tip: compare neighborhoods by a trial residency, track monthly costs for a couple of weeks, and prioritize amenities you actually use.