City in Baranya, Hungary
Cost of living in Pécs
How much a month costs in Pécs
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,590–2,440 (Ft520,000–800,000).
Prices in Pécs
Typical 2026 ranges in HUF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | HUF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Ft150,000–250,000 | $458–763 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Ft110,000–170,000 | $336–519 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Ft5,000–9,000 | $15–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Ft18,000–40,000 | $55–122 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Ft3,000–4,500 | $9.2–13.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Ft6,500–11,000 | $20–34 |
| Cappuccino | Ft1,000–1,600 | $3.1–4.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Ft800–1,300 | $2.4–4.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Ft350–450 | $1.1–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Ft1,500–3,000 | $4.6–9.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Ft12,000–20,000 | $37–61 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Ft3,000–8,000 | $9–24 |
Value for money: 51/100
A value score of 51/100 means Pécs gives more quality of life per dollar than 50% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 4 places we cover in Hungary.
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Cost of living across Hungary
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pécs | $1,590–2,440 | 51/100 |
| Eger | $1,680–2,600 | 46/100 |
| Lake Balaton | $1,980–3,050 | 31/100 |
| Budapest | $2,440–3,660 | 20/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Pécs
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Pécs?
About $855–1,220 on a lean budget, $1,590–2,440 for a comfortable month and $3,050–5,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Pécs?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Ft150,000–250,000 ($458–763) a month in the center and Ft110,000–170,000 ($336–519) outside it.
How much does food cost in Pécs?
A local meal is Ft3,000–4,500 ($9.2–13.7); a mid-range restaurant is Ft6,500–11,000 ($20–34) 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
- Pécs tourism
- MÁV trains
- University of Pécs Clinical Center
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.