Monthly cost of living for students in Hungary
Monthly budget
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | €250 to €500 (dormitories from €150) |
| Food and groceries | €150 to €250 |
| Transport | About €10 with the student Budapest pass |
| Utilities and phone | €60 to €100 |
| Health insurance | About €30 to €50 a month |
Total: €500 to €850 a month.
By city
| City | Room rent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest | €300 to €500 for a room | Metro, trams and buses on a student pass of a few euros a month. |
Offsetting costs with part-time work
24 hours a week during term, 90 days or 66 working days full time outside term. At About €5 an hour gross minimum (HUF 290,800 a month, 2025), twelve to fifteen hours a week covers a meaningful share of living costs but never tuition.
Practical tips
- Semmelweis University was founded in 1769 and specialises in medicine.
- Budapest's public transport pass for students costs a few euros a month.
- Hungary is in the Schengen Area.
- The Hungarian language is famously difficult but English is common among students.
- Thermal baths are part of everyday life in Budapest.
Figures are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
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Talk to a counsellorRelated questions
Is a Hungarian medical degree recognised in the UK and India?
Yes, subject to licensing exams (the UK's PLAB or UKMLA route and India's FMGE/NExT). It is automatically recognised across the EU.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Hungary?
€14,000 to €18,000 a year in tuition, plus €500 to €850 a month for living costs.
Can I work in Hungary as a student?
Yes, 24 hours a week during term and full time for up to 90 days outside term.