Hungarian Forint
HUF
The money
The official currency in Hungary is the forint - abbreviated to HUF. 1 Forint was previously divided into 100 filler, although filler coins are no longer in circulation. The Hungarian National Bank is the issuer of the forint and has been since its introduction in 1946. The introduction of the HUF was one of the most important post-war steps to stabilise the Hungarian economy. As Hungary is a member of the European Union, the Hungarian government’s long-term plan is to replace the forint with the euro; however a set date has not yet been determined for this transition.
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint
- Code
- HUF
- Symbol
- Ft
- One Australian dollar
- 203.48 HUF
Bank notes
- Ft 500
- Ft 1000
- Ft 2000
- Ft 5000
- Ft 10000
- Ft 20000
Coins
- Ft 5
- Ft 10
- Ft 20
- Ft 50
- Ft 100
- Ft 200
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Hungary
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Forint | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 8,600 | A$42.26 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 350 | A$1.72 |
| Bottle of water | 220 | A$1.08 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 203.48 HUF, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in HUF, using the same rate as the figures above.