Food Prices in Hungary — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.10-38% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$3.56+3% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$2.78-53% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$2.81+24% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Fruit Mix In Dark ChocolateTescoTesco, Szarvas 29 Aug899 Ft
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Orbit bubblemint x10 14g Sugar Freeorbit · 14gTesco, Szarvas 29 Aug349 Ft
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BOUNTY 2X28.5gBounty · 57 gTesco, Szarvas 29 Aug399 Ft
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Peanut PuffsTescoTesco, Szarvas 29 Aug329 Ft
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2.8% MilkS Budget SparSpar, Szarvas 28 Aug279 Ft
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Természetes Ásványvíz Extra DúsLidl, Szarvas 26 Aug199 Ft
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coca-cola cherryCoca-Cola · 500mlSpar, Szarvas 26 Aug520 Ft
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Raspberry-Pomegranate Milk ProductLIDL · 200 gramLidl, Budapest 13 May195 Ft
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Boisson au cacao et à l'avoineVemondoLidl, Győr 24 Jan599 Ft
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Szénsavmentes mizseMizseManna ABC, Budapest 2 Jan229 Ft
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Sertés-Marha Griller (Sajtos)Grill Meister · 340gLidl, Kiskunfélegyháza 12 Aug deal799 Ft
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Hawthorn Roll百草味Dunapanda, Budapest 6 Jul1,099 Ft
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Gluten roll百草味Dunapanda, Budapest 6 Jul949 Ft
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Dubai Style ChocolateLindt · 145 gHeinemann, Budapest 5 Jun7,113 Ft
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NutellaNutella · 400 gSpar, Budapest 3 Jun1,699 Ft
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ŒufsMagyar TojásSpar, Budapest 9 Jan699 Ft
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Orange Cacao - The organic fruit & nut biterawits bite · 1Kifli.hu Shop Kft., Budapest 7 Jan deal899 Ft
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Roger classicSondeyLidl, Budapest 22 Nov169 Ft
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Gouda Holland, jungHofer, Milsani · 450gAldi, Budapest 11 Nov1,599 Ft
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Darált mákBelbake,LidlLidl, Budapest 7 Nov695 Ft
What this means for vanlife
Food in Hungary is close to the world average (index 101). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.
↓ Year-over-year change: -0.1% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Hungary?
Food in Hungary is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 101 (world = 100).
How much should I budget for food in Hungary per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Hungary you can expect to spend around $303. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 101 (world = 100).
How does Hungary compare to similar countries?
Hungary has a VanBasket Index of 101. Similar or nearby countries: Serbia, Slovakia, Albania.
How often is the food price data for Hungary updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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