Cost of Living in Hungary

Budapest is a popular destination for students as thousands of young people arrive each year from all over the world to spend a semester or to finish a whole study programme at one of Budapest’s universities.

However, before you start your studies at Károli Gáspár University, it might be practical to make a budget plan to examine how you can cover the living expenses in Budapest during your studies.

Considering the different expenditures, you may get a brief idea with the following prices:

Rent per month

• accommodation, if you rent an apartment is approximately: 90,000 - 120,000 HUF (280 -400 EUR)
• accommodation, if you rent a room is approximately: 60,000-90,000 HUF (180 - 280 EUR)
• a dormitory room (at KRE): 35,000 HUF (110 EUR)

Transportation

• single ticket for public transport: 350 HUF ( 1,1EUR)
• monthly pass for public transport for students: 3450 HUF (11 EUR)
• Taxi (1km) approximately: 280 HUF (0,90 EUR)

Shopping in Budapest

• 1l of milk: 250 HUF (0,80 EUR)
• a loaf of bread: 350 HUF (1,1 EUR)
• a bottle of water (1,5l): 110 HUF (0,35 EUR)
• 1kg of chicken breast: 1200 HUF (3,75 EUR)
• a bottle of beer: 200-400 HUF (0,60 - 1,2 EUR)
• a bottle of mid - range wine: 1500 HUF ( 4,6 EUR)

Eating out in Budapest

• a burger with fries: 1200 HUF (3,75 EUR)
• a hot meal in an inexpensive restaurant: 1200 - 1500 HUF (3,75 - 4,6 EUR)
• a kebab wrap: 750 HUF (2,3 EUR)

Sports and leisure in Budapest

• a cinema ticket: 1200-1700 HUF ( 3,7 - 5 EUR)
• fitness club monthly fee: 8,000-10,000 HUF (24 - 30 EUR)

* The indicated prices are for information purposes only, the actual prices may vary. For up-to-date exchange rates please refer to the website of the Hungarian National Bank.