Region in Somogy and Veszprem, Hungary
Cost of living in Lake Balaton
How much a month costs in Lake Balaton
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,980–3,050 (Ft650,000–1M).
Prices in Lake Balaton
Typical 2026 ranges in HUF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | HUF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Ft6,000–14,000 | $18–43 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Ft25,000–60,000 | $76–183 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Ft3,500–5,500 | $10.7–16.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Ft7,000–13,000 | $21–40 |
| Cappuccino | Ft1,200–1,900 | $3.7–5.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Ft900–1,600 | $2.7–4.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Ft400–900 | $1.2–2.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Ft2,000–4,000 | $6.1–12.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Ft3,000–8,000 | $9–24 |
Value for money: 31/100
A value score of 31/100 means Lake Balaton gives more quality of life per dollar than 30% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 70/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Hungary.
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Cost of living across Hungary
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Lake Balaton
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lake Balaton?
About $1,070–1,530 on a lean budget, $1,980–3,050 for a comfortable month and $3,970–6,720 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Lake Balaton?
A local meal is Ft3,500–5,500 ($10.7–16.8); a mid-range restaurant is Ft7,000–13,000 ($21–40) per person.
Is Hungary expensive?
Prices in Hungary are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Balaton tourism (Balaton.hu)
- MÁV trains
- Volánbusz
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.