Costs of Living in Hungary
The currency of Hungary is Forint (HUF). IBS estimates that the monthly budget of students requires about 150,000 HUF but of course it depends on individual spending habits. This sum covers accommodation, utilities, city transportation, meals and personal expenses.
The following price list should give you an idea of how to plan your budget (prices are in HUF) (click here to see the actual currency exchange rate):
| Product | Average price |
|
1 kg bread |
150 - 300 |
|
1 kg sugar |
150 - 200 |
|
1 litre milk |
160 - 260 |
|
100 g cheese |
200 - 350 |
|
Average restaurant main dish |
700 - 1,500 |
|
Expensive restaurant main dish |
2,000 - 4,500 |
|
Hamburger |
260 - 300 |
|
Ice cream |
200 - 350 |
|
Soft drink |
200 - 400 |
|
Movie theatre ticket |
800 - 1,500 |
|
Entry fee for clubs, discos |
1,000 - 3,000 |
|
Rock concert ticket |
2,000 - 15,000 |
|
Metro, bus, tram ticket |
320 |
|
Mobile phone charges per minute |
20 - 120 |
|
Squash court rental per hour |
2,500 - 3,500 |
|
Swimming pool entry |
700 - 1,500 |
|
1 litre petrol |
300 |
| Living costs per month | |
|
Rent |
50,000 - 150,000 |
|
Utility bills |
30,000 - 70,000 |
|
Food |
45,000 - 65,000 |
|
Student’s monthly travel pass |
4,000 |
|
Leisure |
13,000 - 50,000 |
|
Total |
145,000 - 350,000 |
