
According to the Study in Europe portal, you will need around €500–600 a month for accommodation, food and other expenses. Some typical monthly prices from studyinhungary.hu:
So renting in Budapest is the biggest cost. You can work out your own budget with the calculator on studyinhungary.hu. Ask your university about a place in a student residence as soon as you are admitted.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.