Money and Prices

The currency in the Hungary is the Hungarian Forint (Forint, code HUF).
 
There are 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 Forint notes, and 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 Forint coins.
 

Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks or exchange offices. There is a number of tourist exchange offices throughout the city center, some of which are open Mon-Sun till late evening. Foreigners are advised not to change money on the street.
A wide variety of foreign currencies are accepted in exchange offices, including all West European currencies. The most frequently used foreign currency is Euro (EUR).
Major travelers cheques are accepted by banks and exchange offices.
There is quite dense network of bankomats (ATM machines) in Budapest. Almost all these terminals accept both international VISA and EuroCard-MasterCard, also Cirrus, EDC-Maestro and American Express cards are accepted. It´s a good idea to check the labels on every particular terminal before using it. Also beware of the thieves when you are manipulating with your credit card.
 
EuroCard-MasterCard, VISA and American Express cards are accepted in major shops - especially in tourist areas of the city.
Prices
•    Beer (0.5l) 200 – 500 HUF
•    Bread  – 200 HUF
•    Water (0,5l) 100-200 HUF
•    Meal (menza) 800 HUF -- xxx HUF
•    Meal (restaurant) 1200 – xxx HUF