Studying in Hungary vs. United States
Hungary and United States are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €582 in Hungary and €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
United States
Currency
HUF (Ft)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.