Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Hungary is 1.82 times less expensive as compared to Romania.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Hungary and Romania. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Hungary and Romania.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 200,000 HUF (540 USD) | 3,500 RON (770 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 300,000 HUF (810 USD) | 5,500 RON (1,210 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 450,000 HUF (1,215 USD) | 7,500 RON (1,650 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 120,000 HUF (324 USD) | 2,000 RON (440 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 200,000 HUF (540 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 300,000 HUF (810 USD) | 4,000 RON (880 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 4 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 1.8 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.5 to 1.0 % | 0.1 to 0.5 % |
The average housing cost in Hungary is 1.37 times less expensive than Romania.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 500,000 HUF (1,350 USD) | 10,000 RON (2,200 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 20,000 HUF (54 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 15,000 HUF (40.50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 36.13% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Hungary costs 1.63 times less compared to Romania.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 10,000 HUF (27 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 7,000 HUF (18.90 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 154.22% more in Hungary compared to Romania.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 600 HUF (1.62 USD) | 7 RON (1.54 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 300 HUF (0.81 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 40 HUF (0.11 USD) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 200 HUF (0.54 USD) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 400 HUF (1.08 USD) | 12 RON (2.64 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 1,200 HUF (3.24 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
In Hungary, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.68 times less expensive than the cost in Romania.
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 48.43% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 600 HUF (1.62 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 800 HUF (2.16 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 500 HUF (1.35 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 400 HUF (1.08 USD) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 800 HUF (2.16 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 600 HUF (1.62 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 700 HUF (1.89 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.20 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 2,500 HUF (6.75 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 1,200 HUF (3.24 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 400 HUF (1.08 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 200 HUF (0.54 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 2,500 HUF (6.75 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 15.69% less in Hungary compared to Romania.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 500 HUF (1.35 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 700 HUF (1.89 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 2,500 HUF (6.75 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 3,500 HUF (9.45 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 15,000 HUF (40.50 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 300 HUF (0.81 USD) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 20,000 HUF (54 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 500 HUF (1.35 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 300 HUF (0.81 USD) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 10,000 HUF (27 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 500 HUF (1.35 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 300 HUF (0.81 USD) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.22 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 4,000,000 HUF (10,800 USD) | 50,000 RON (11,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 10,000 HUF (27 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 40,000 HUF (108 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 10,000 HUF (27 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 6 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 400 HUF (1.08 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 1,600 HUF (4.32 USD) | 25 RON (5.50 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 1,000 HUF 2.70 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.03 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Hungary compared to that of Romania.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 120 RON (26.40 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 10,000 HUF (27 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 15,000 HUF (40.50 USD) | 250 RON (55 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 500 HUF (1.35 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 15,000 HUF (40.50 USD) | 250 RON (55 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.78 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 15,000 HUF (40.50 USD) | 500 RON (110 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 400 HUF (1.08 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 200 HUF (0.54 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.06 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 30,000 HUF (81 USD) | 400 RON (88 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 30,000 HUF (81 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 120 RON (26.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 600 HUF (1.62 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 800 HUF (2.16 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 200 HUF (0.54 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 250 HUF (0.68 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.29 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 20,000 HUF (54 USD) | 1,500 RON (330 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 15,000 HUF (40.50 USD) | 1,200 RON (264 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 1,200 RON (264 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 600 RON (132 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 8.05 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 25,000 HUF (67.50 USD) | 1,800 RON (396 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 40,000 HUF (108 USD) | 3,500 RON (770 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 60,000 HUF (162 USD) | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 80,000 HUF (216 USD) | 7,000 RON (1,540 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 150,000 HUF (405 USD) | 15,000 RON (3,300 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 200,000 HUF (540 USD) | 25,000 RON (5,500 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 400 RON (88 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 1,500 RON (330 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 8.53 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 70 RON (15.40 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 1,500 HUF (4.05 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 1,500 HUF (4.05 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 5,000 HUF (13.50 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 40,000 HUF (108 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.03 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 600 RON (132 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 8,000 HUF (21.60 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 1,000 HUF (2.70 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 7.06 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 250,000 HUF (675 USD) | 4,000 RON (880 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 200,000 HUF (540 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 2,666.67 HUF per hour (7.20 USD) | 50 RON per hour (11 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 30,000 HUF (81 USD) | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 27 % | 0 to 19 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 7 % | 25 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 7 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 70 | 55 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 300,000 HUF (810 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
If you lived in Hungary, you would earn 1.57 times less salary as compared to Romania.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Hungary ![]() | ![]() Romania ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 6,000 HUF (16.20 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 4,000 HUF (10.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 3,000 HUF (8.10 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 2,000 HUF (5.40 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.88 times less in Hungary, as compared to Romania.
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