PRICES IN HUNGARY
Hungary is a small landlocked country located in central Europe. It borders Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Austria. The population is approximately 9.6 million people. The income tax rate in Hungary is 15%, and the unemployment rate does not exceed 5%. It has been a member of the European Union since 2004.
The average salary in Hungary is around €1,430 per month, and after taxes, it is around €985. Since January 1, the minimum wage has been €720 per month (290,800 forints) for unskilled workers and €840 (348,800 forints) for skilled workers. At the current exchange rate, 1 Hungarian forint is equivalent to €0.0025.
Next, we will highlight the average prices for food and some other goods/services in Hungary in 2025.
PRICES IN HUNGARY IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 395.83 ƒ/0.99 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 517.38 ƒ/1.30 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 695.53 ƒ/1.74 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 978.44 ƒ/2.45 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 3,435.22 ƒ/8.61 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 2,043.98 ƒ/5.12 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 572.14 ƒ/1.43 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 648.76 ƒ/1.63 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 667.68 ƒ/1.67 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 1,125.11 ƒ/2.82 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 409.24 ƒ/1.03 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 441.50 ƒ/1.11 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 476.54 ƒ/1.19 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 180.90 ƒ/0.45 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 1,800.00 ƒ/4.51 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 384.79 ƒ/0.96 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 496.62 ƒ/1.25 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 2,300.00 ƒ/5.77 € |
Important. Prices, wages, and taxes in Hungary are slightly lower than the average for European Union countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 450.00 ƒ/1.13 € |
| Monthly pass | 9,000.00 ƒ/22.56 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 440.00 ƒ/1.10 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 609.63 ƒ/1.53 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 51,521.34 ƒ/129.17 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 9,258.14 ƒ/3.27 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 6,910.37 ƒ/17.32 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 17,884.90 ƒ/44.84 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 6,194.00 ƒ/15.53 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 2,900.00 ƒ/7.27 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 27,528.89 ƒ/69.02 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 12,181.99 ƒ/30.54 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 30,797.15 ƒ/77.21 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 33,742.21 ƒ/84.59 |
| Standard men's haircut | 5,960 ƒ/14.94 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,116 ƒ/2.80 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779.00 ƒ/1.95 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 198,489.83 ƒ/497.62 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 332,131.31 ƒ/832.66 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Hungarian cities.
In conclusion, we would like to note that jobs in Hungary are mainly available for experienced programmers and engineers. There are vacancies in banking, accounting, and management. Experienced international drivers (long-distance truckers) are often in demand. The highest incomes in Hungary are in the information and communications sector, where the average monthly salary is €2,500.
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