Hungary — Food & Budget Tips for Students

Hungary offers affordable and diverse food options, from traditional Hungarian meals to international cuisines. Students can easily manage monthly food expenses with local markets, budget supermarkets, and South Asian stores available across cities.

🥘 Eating Out

• Student meals at university canteens: €2–€4
• Budget-friendly restaurants (daily menus): €5–€8
• Traditional dishes: Goulash, Lángos, Chicken Paprikash
• Popular chains: Menza, KFC, Burger King, TGI Fridays

🛒 Grocery Shopping

• Monthly grocery costs: €100–€150
• Top supermarket chains: Spar, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, Auchan
• Weekly markets for fresh produce: Great Market Hall (Budapest), local farmer markets in Szeged, Pécs, Debrecen
• 🌐 aldi.hu, tesco.hu

🍛 Indian & Asian Grocery Stores

Easily available in major cities like Budapest and Debrecen:

• Asia Market Budapest
• India Bazaar
• Himalaya Market

🌐 asiafood.hu

Find rice, lentils, spices, ready meals, Maggi, and Halal items. Many offer online delivery.

💡 Tip: Cook at home for savings. Join WhatsApp/FB groups like “Indian Students in Hungary” to share meals or grocery tips.