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Hungary
Last Update by Marta, 31 Jan 2025
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Exchange Rate
17 Apr 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Budapest
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (HUF) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 3,000 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 9,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 413,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 315,300 |
Current Inflation Rate
4.6%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- Minimal wage: 290,800 HUF per month
- Guaranteed wage: 348,800 HUF per month - In case of full-time staff hired for jobs requiring secondary school qualifications or secondary vocational qualifications
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (HUF) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
400,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
500,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
700,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
1,000,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
14.2%
Statutory Contribution
All contributions are paid by the employer to the NAV: 12th day of following month
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Contribution | 13% | - | All staff |
| Pension Fund | - | 10% | All staff |
| Unemployment Fund | - | 1.50% | All staff |
| Health Care | - | 7% | All staff |
| Rehabilitation Contribution | 964,500 HUF/missing person |
In the case of an organization employing 25 people, and the number of employees with disabilities does not reach 5% Paid for the number of disabled employees missing in the 5% limit |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Hungary include:
- Supplementary health insurance: Around 15,000 HUF per month
- SZÉP Card
This card can be used for:
- Meals, holiday accommodation, cultural activities - HUF 450,000 per year
- Sport activities - HUF 10,000 per month, or HUF 120,000 per year
- Home renovation - up to 50% of the funds available on the SZÉP Card may be spent on home renovation.
Income Tax
Residents
- Flat rate - 15%
Non-residents
-
Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Hungary is taxed - 15%
-
A tax resident is an individual who meets one of following criteria:
- Residence in Hungary for at least 183 days in a calendar year
- Have their centre of life interests in Hungary
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
There is a limit of total 250 overtime hours per calendar year
- 150% of basic salary rate on normal working day
- 200% of basic salary rate on weekends and public holidays
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Written, possible use of qualified electronic signature
Payroll Currency
HUF
Probation
Maximum 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
If terminated by employer, the reason for termination in writing is mandatory
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | No notice during probation | No notice during probation | No notice during probation |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 30 days notice | - 0-3 years' service - 30 days - 3-5 years' service- 35 days - 5 - 8 years' service - 45 days - 8 - 10 years' service - 50 days - 10 - 15 years' service - 55 days - 15 - 18 years' service - 60 days - 18 - 20 years' service - 70 days - above 20 years' service - 90 days |
- 0-3 years' service - 30 days - 3-5 years' service- 35 days - 5 - 8 years' service - 45 days - 8 - 10 years' service - 50 days - 10 - 15 years' service - 55 days - 15 - 18 years' service - 60 days - 18 - 20 years' service - 70 days - above 20 years' service - 90 days |
| Severance Pay | - | - 3 years' service - 1 month salary - 5 years' service - 2 months salary - 10 years' service- 3 months salary - 15 years' service- 4 months salary - 20 years' service - 5 months salary - 25 years' service - 6 months salary |
- 3 years' service - 1 month salary - 5 years' service - 2 months salary - 10 years' service- 3 months salary - 15 years' service- 4 months salary - 20 years' service - 5 months salary - 25 years' service - 6 months salary |
Public Holiday
11 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 15 Mar | 1848 Revolution Memorial Day |
| 18 Apr | Good Friday |
| 21 Apr | Easter Monday |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 09 Jun | Whit Monday |
| 20 Aug | Hungary National Day |
| 23 Oct | 1956 Revolution Memorial Day |
| 01 Nov | All Saint's Day |
| 25 Dec - 26 Dec | Christmas Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
20 working days - up to 25 years old 21 days - 25 years old 22 days - 28 years old 23 days - 31 years old 24 days - 33 years old 25 days - 35 years old 26 days - 37 years old 27 days - 39 years old 28 days - 41 years old 29 days - 43 years old 30 days - 45+ years old |
All Staff under 25-increasing by 1 working day in specific age categories |
| Sick Leave | Up to 1 year |
All staff employed and covered by social security For first 15 days paid by employer - 70% salary From day 16 paid by government - 50%-60% salary |
| Maternity Leave | 26 consecutive weeks |
Expectant mothers or staff legally granted as guardians through court judgments Paid by government - 70% salary |
| Parental Leave | 44 working days |
All staff with 1 years' continuous service and children up to the age of 3 Paid by government - 70% salary |
| Paternity Leave | 10 working days |
Expectant fathers for the birth of a child including death and stillborn children First 5 days paid by employer - 100% From day 6 paid by government - 40% salary |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Budapest
- http://eugo.gov.hu/doing-business-hungary/labour-law
- https://net.jogtar.hu/jogszabaly?docid=a1200001.tv
- https://ertekvagy.hu/hu/-/rehabilitacios-hozzajarulas_2024
- https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4db97f4f-d385-43d6-bc3c-660544ed589f&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+-+Body+-+General+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+subscriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed+2024-03-19&utm_term=
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Last updated: 31 Jan 2025
Exchange Rate
Currency (HUF)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 HUF
- 1 USD = 1.32 HUF
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Budapest
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (HUF) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 3,000 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 9,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 413,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 315,300 |
Current Inflation Rate
4.6%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- Minimal wage: 290,800 HUF per month
- Guaranteed wage: 348,800 HUF per month - In case of full-time staff hired for jobs requiring secondary school qualifications or secondary vocational qualifications
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (HUF) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
400,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
500,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
700,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
1,000,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
14.2%
Statutory Contribution
All contributions are paid by the employer to the NAV: 12th day of following month
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Contribution | 13% | - | All staff |
| Pension Fund | - | 10% | All staff |
| Unemployment Fund | - | 1.50% | All staff |
| Health Care | - | 7% | All staff |
| Rehabilitation Contribution | 964,500 HUF/missing person |
In the case of an organization employing 25 people, and the number of employees with disabilities does not reach 5% Paid for the number of disabled employees missing in the 5% limit |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Hungary include:
- Supplementary health insurance: Around 15,000 HUF per month
- SZÉP Card
This card can be used for:
- Meals, holiday accommodation, cultural activities - HUF 450,000 per year
- Sport activities - HUF 10,000 per month, or HUF 120,000 per year
- Home renovation - up to 50% of the funds available on the SZÉP Card may be spent on home renovation.
Income Tax
Residents
- Flat rate - 15%
Non-residents
-
Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Hungary is taxed - 15%
-
A tax resident is an individual who meets one of following criteria:
- Residence in Hungary for at least 183 days in a calendar year
- Have their centre of life interests in Hungary
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
There is a limit of total 250 overtime hours per calendar year
- 150% of basic salary rate on normal working day
- 200% of basic salary rate on weekends and public holidays
Employment Contract
Fixed- Term
Used for staff shortages, replacing staff and high demand for services
Probation
Maximum 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
If terminated by employer, the reason for termination in writing is mandatory.
Employer can only terminate contract in advance for bankruptcy, clearance, employee lost working ability.
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | No notice during probation | No notice during probation | No notice during probation |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 30 days notice | - Employer can terminate a fixed-term contracy in writing with immediate effect, without any justification and at any time. However, in such a case, it must pay the employee’s salary for the remaining period of employment (but for a maximum of 12 months) - 0-3 years' service - 30 days - 3-5 years' service- 35 days |
- 0-3 years' service - 30 days - 3-5 years' service- 35 days |
| Severance Pay | - | - 3 years' service - 1 month salary - 5 years' service - 2 months salary |
- 3 years' service - 1 month salary - 5 years' service - 2 months salary |
Permanent
Probation
Maximum 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
If terminated by employer, the reason for termination in writing is mandatory
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | No notice during probation | No notice during probation | No notice during probation |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 30 days notice | - 0-3 years' service - 30 days - 3-5 years' service- 35 days - 5 - 8 years' service - 45 days - 8 - 10 years' service - 50 days - 10 - 15 years' service - 55 days - 15 - 18 years' service - 60 days - 18 - 20 years' service - 70 days - above 20 years' service - 90 days |
- 0-3 years' service - 30 days - 3-5 years' service- 35 days - 5 - 8 years' service - 45 days - 8 - 10 years' service - 50 days - 10 - 15 years' service - 55 days - 15 - 18 years' service - 60 days - 18 - 20 years' service - 70 days - above 20 years' service - 90 days |
| Severance Pay | - | - 3 years' service - 1 month salary - 5 years' service - 2 months salary - 10 years' service- 3 months salary - 15 years' service- 4 months salary - 20 years' service - 5 months salary - 25 years' service - 6 months salary |
- 3 years' service - 1 month salary - 5 years' service - 2 months salary - 10 years' service- 3 months salary - 15 years' service- 4 months salary - 20 years' service - 5 months salary - 25 years' service - 6 months salary |
Public Holiday
11 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
20 working days - up to 25 years old 21 days - 25 years old 22 days - 28 years old 23 days - 31 years old 24 days - 33 years old 25 days - 35 years old 26 days - 37 years old 27 days - 39 years old 28 days - 41 years old 29 days - 43 years old 30 days - 45+ years old |
All Staff under 25-increasing by 1 working day in specific age categories |
| Sick Leave | Up to 1 year |
All staff employed and covered by social security For first 15 days paid by employer - 70% salary From day 16 paid by government - 50%-60% salary |
| Maternity Leave | 26 consecutive weeks |
Expectant mothers or staff legally granted as guardians through court judgments Paid by government - 70% salary |
| Parental Leave | 44 working days |
All staff with 1 years' continuous service and children up to the age of 3 Paid by government - 70% salary |
| Paternity Leave | 10 working days |
Expectant fathers for the birth of a child including death and stillborn children First 5 days paid by employer - 100% From day 6 paid by government - 40% salary |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Budapest
- http://eugo.gov.hu/doing-business-hungary/labour-law
- https://net.jogtar.hu/jogszabaly?docid=a1200001.tv
- https://ertekvagy.hu/hu/-/rehabilitacios-hozzajarulas_2024
- https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4db97f4f-d385-43d6-bc3c-660544ed589f&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+-+Body+-+General+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+subscriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed+2024-03-19&utm_term=
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000