The costs of a stay in Hungary have generally been considered low by European standards. To be able to pay your rent, buy proper food and afford an occasional evening out, you need a minimum of HUF 250,000 (EUR 600) per month.

Here is a list of essentials to get an idea of prices:

Food

• a meal in the university canteens: HUF 1,500 - 2,500≈ EUR 4 - 6
• a meal in a restaurant: HUF 2,000 - 5,000≈ EUR 5 – 12.5
• one litre of milk: HUF 300 - 400 ≈ EUR 0.79 – 1.6
• one bottle of beer: HUF 300 - 400 ≈ EUR 0.79 – 1.6
• one bottle of red table wine: HUF 1500 - 3000≈ EUR 4 - 8
• one litre of bottled water: HUF 250 ≈ EUR 0.66
• one loaf of bread: HUF 250 - 400 ≈ EUR 0.66 – 1.6

Transport

• one litre of petrol: HUF 553 - 558 ≈ EUR 1.46 – 1.47
• a monthly bus pass for students: HUF 4100 ≈ EUR 11
• a single ticket (bus): HUF 500 ≈ EUR 1.32 (or HUF 600 ≈ EUR 1.59 from the bus driver)
• a one-way train ticket to Budapest with a student discount: HUF 1683 ≈ EUR 4.45
• A taxi ride within city limits: HUF 2000 - 4000 ≈ EUR 5 – 10    (depending on the distance)
• Shuttle transport from the Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport to Pécs: HUF 19 000 ≈ EUR 50 (depending on the company and the number of passengers)

Entertainment

• entrance fee for a party: HUF 1000 - 2000 ≈ EUR 2.64 - 5.29 
• a cinema ticket: HUF 3110 ≈ EUR 8.22
• a theatre ticket: HUF 2000 - 9000 ≈ EUR 5-24
• swimming pool: The Pollack Swimming Pool (open-air) is free for the students of the University, other swimming pools: HUF 1300 ≈ EUR 3
• ice skating: HUF 1600 ≈ EUR 4

Other

• dormitory fee per month: HUF 81,000 ≈ EUR 214
• renting a flat per month: HUF 120,000 – 300,000 ≈ EUR 317 - 793
• library card: free for students

Get used to understanding the prices in Hungarian Forints (HUF, or locally Ft). Forint bills come in 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500 HUF notes, coins are 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 HUF. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are usually accepted in malls, city centre restaurants and shops. Always check doors for logos of the credit card companies that are accepted in a particular shop. ATMs (cash machines) are widely available.
 

Additional costs related to professional field practices
(calculated for an average 5 days period for 2 persons) 

One-way train ticket (with student discount) -  1500-2500 HUF (4-7 EUR)
Accomodation in a student hostel for 2 persons - 65 000 – 75 000 HUF (170-200 EUR)
Accomodation in a 3-star hotel for 2 persons - 85 000 – 105 000 HUF (225-265 EUR)
Accomodation in an Airbnb for 2 persons - 120 000 – 140 000 HUF (317-370 EUR)