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:
- $ 51 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 5.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1199* (404866 Ft)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 117 for 2 ppl.
- $ 29 per person
- $ 12 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 2998* (1012564 Ft)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 144 for 2 ppl.
- $ 47 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 18 per person
Total budget:
$ 4458* (1505658 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 2025
Cost of living: Hungary VS Belgium
On average, the cost of living in Hungary in 2025 is 32% less than in Belgium.
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Hungary by expense type
Hungary: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hungary costs 46% less than in Belgium.
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.3 to $ 18)
($ 7.3 to $ 18)
50% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 243 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 18 to $ 44)
($ 18 to $ 44)
44% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 47McDonald's meal
$ 8.7/person
($ 7.3 to $ 10.1)
($ 7.3 to $ 10.1)
26% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 12Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
56% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
36% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
42% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
52% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
60% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9Hungary: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hungary costs 24% less than in Belgium.
1-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 26 to $ 268)
($ 26 to $ 268)
28% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 1062-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 60 to $ 208)
($ 60 to $ 208)
28% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 1453-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 71 to $ 297)
($ 71 to $ 297)
16% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 1564-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 102 to $ 321)
($ 102 to $ 321)
15% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 1875-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 99 to $ 382)
($ 99 to $ 382)
26% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 245Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 92/month
($ 32 to $ 309)
($ 32 to $ 309)
25% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 123Room with kitchen
$ 132/month
($ 75 to $ 271)
($ 75 to $ 271)
33% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 198Hotel with swimming pool
$ 159/month
($ 91 to $ 289)
($ 91 to $ 289)
18% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 194Cottage or guest house
$ 100/month
($ 72 to $ 190)
($ 72 to $ 190)
40% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 170Family room
$ 224/month
($ 124 to $ 429)
($ 124 to $ 429)
13% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 259Hungary: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Hungary costs 31% less than in Belgium.
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
14% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 2 to $ 5.2)
($ 2 to $ 5.2)
38% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)
19% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5Eggs
$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)
29% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 4Chicken
$ 6/kg
($ 4 to $ 8.7)
($ 4 to $ 8.7)
51% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 13Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
41% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)
10% more than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 3Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
45% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
49% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 1Hungary: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Hungary costs 31% less than in Belgium.
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
55% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
56% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)
10% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 2Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 2.6 to $ 4.3)
($ 2.6 to $ 4.3)
45% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9Car hire
$ 67/24hrs
($ 47 to $ 92)
($ 47 to $ 92)
12% more than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 60Hungary: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Hungary costs 29% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
$ 8.7/ticket
($ 6.7 to $ 10.1)
($ 6.7 to $ 10.1)
41% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 15Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 10.1 to $ 28)
($ 10.1 to $ 28)
16% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 22Hungary: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Hungary costs 30% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
$ 6.7/pack
($ 5.9 to $ 7.8)
($ 5.9 to $ 7.8)
43% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 12Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 30 to $ 117)
($ 30 to $ 117)
25% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 107Summer dress
$ 37
($ 18 to $ 65)
($ 18 to $ 65)
22% less than in Belgium
Average price in Belgium: $ 47Plane ticket budget
London → Budapest
$ 143
(fair price: $ 122)
(fair price: $ 122)
Manchester → Budapest
$ 234
(fair price: $ 194)
(fair price: $ 194)
Dublin → Budapest
$ 218
(fair price: $ 184)
(fair price: $ 184)
Montreal → Budapest
$ 829
(fair price: $ 748)
(fair price: $ 748)
Toronto → Budapest
$ 830
(fair price: $ 716)
(fair price: $ 716)
Los Angeles → Budapest
$ 876
(fair price: $ 735)
(fair price: $ 735)
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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Hungary updated on 28-04-2025.