Travel budget and cost of living in Hungary how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Hungary
Hungary: calculate your travel budget
Hungary: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Hungary for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 50 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8.1 per person
- $ 4.8 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1056* (317492 Ft)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 74 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 9.6 per person
- $ 5.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 1949* (586180 Ft)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 101 for 2 ppl.
- $ 30 per person
- $ 18 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 3042* (914732 Ft)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Hungary in 2021
Cost of living: Hungary VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Hungary in 2021 is 33% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Hungary by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Hungary compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Hungary | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 19% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Budapest |
| Nagykanizsa | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Nagykanizsa |
| Zalaegerszeg | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Zalaegerszeg |
| Szombathely | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Szombathely |
| Debrecen | 5% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Debrecen |
| Pecs | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Pecs |
| Gyor | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Gyor |
Local prices in Hungary by expense type
Hungary: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hungary costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.7/person
($ 4.1 to $ 10)
($ 4.1 to $ 10)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 26)
($ 12 to $ 26)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 5 to $ 6.7)
($ 5 to $ 6.7)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Hungary: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hungary costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 45 to $ 75)
($ 45 to $ 75)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 52 to $ 102)
($ 52 to $ 102)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 57 to $ 113)
($ 57 to $ 113)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 91 to $ 167)
($ 91 to $ 167)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 247/night
($ 207 to $ 304)
($ 207 to $ 304)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 73/month
($ 61 to $ 101)
($ 61 to $ 101)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 128/month
($ 101 to $ 165)
($ 101 to $ 165)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 122/month
($ 83 to $ 176)
($ 83 to $ 176)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 78/month
($ 72 to $ 87)
($ 72 to $ 87)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 173/month
($ 119 to $ 247)
($ 119 to $ 247)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Hungary: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Hungary costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 4.9/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 6.2)
($ 3.3 to $ 6.2)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.6)
($ 1 to $ 2.6)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Hungary: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Hungary costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
92% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.4
($ 1.6 to $ 3)
($ 1.6 to $ 3)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 78)
($ 26 to $ 78)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Hungary: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Hungary costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
($ 4.7 to $ 7.6)
($ 4.7 to $ 7.6)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 10.5/hr
($ 6.7 to $ 15)
($ 6.7 to $ 15)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Hungary: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Hungary costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 5/pack
($ 4.3 to $ 5.9)
($ 4.3 to $ 5.9)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8Levi's jeans
$ 64
($ 28 to $ 101)
($ 28 to $ 101)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 30
($ 17 to $ 51)
($ 17 to $ 51)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → Budapest
$ 71
(fair price: $ 58)
(fair price: $ 58)
Manchester → Budapest
$ 132
(fair price: $ 113)
(fair price: $ 113)
Edinburgh → Budapest
$ 152
(fair price: $ 127)
(fair price: $ 127)
Dublin → Budapest
$ 147
(fair price: $ 126)
(fair price: $ 126)
New York City → Budapest
$ 805
(fair price: $ 607)
(fair price: $ 607)
Los Angeles → Budapest
$ 817
(fair price: $ 686)
(fair price: $ 686)
About the information on the cost of living in Hungary
The information about the cost of living in Hungary shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Hungary updated on 14-04-2021.