Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,549/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,995
Family of 4
$4,266
Median local salary (after tax)$1,747/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Budapest$918$694$1,690Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.29
Bread (loaf)$1.56
Eggs (12)$3.97
Rice (1kg)$1.99
Chicken (1kg)$5.54
Apples (1kg)$1.64
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.75
Potatoes (1kg)$1.18
Water (1.5L)$0.50
Wine (mid-range)$5.61
Beer (0.5L store)$1.10
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$13
Mid-range dinner for 2$71
Cappuccino$3.54
Beer (draught)$2.75
Coke (0.33L)$1.61
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$29
Single ride$1.62
Gasoline (1L)$1.90
Hungary vs. the neighbors
🇭🇺Hungary(this country)
$1,549/mo🇬🇷Greece
$1,566/mo🇹🇷Turkey
$1,570/mo🇷🇸Serbia
$1,607/mo🇪🇪Estonia
$1,779/mo🇷🇴Romania
$1,310/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Hungary?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,549/month including rent. Budapest is the cheapest at $1,549/mo.
What is the average rent in Hungary?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $918/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Hungary?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,747, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.