- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Ethiopia
- Szombathely
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Szombathely, Hungary compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Szombathely (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,353 Ft (147 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,303 Ft (142 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 644 Ft (70 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 244 Ft (27 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 448 Ft (49 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 425 Ft (46 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 881 Ft (96 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 262 Ft (28 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 261 Ft (28 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 216 Ft (23 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,237 Ft (134 Birr) | 184 Birr | - 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 396 Ft (43 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 Ft (14 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 9% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Szombathely (Hungary) is 54% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,087 Ft (11,097 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 72,979 Ft (7,933 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,848 Ft (5,419 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 69,358 Ft (7,540 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 46,465 Ft (5,051 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,348 Ft (3,516 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,707 Ft (512 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | 124,563 Ft (13,541 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,838 Ft (3,026 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,906 Ft (425 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 347% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,215 Ft (132 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Szombathely (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,184 Ft (2,412 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 244% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,427 Ft (1,025 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,810 Ft (2,262 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,720 Ft (2,578 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Szombathely (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,400,160 Ft (695,725 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 387 Ft (42 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,577 Ft (715 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Szombathely (Hungary) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,898 Ft (206 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,784 Ft (411 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 413% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,602 Ft (718 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,212 Ft (132 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 721 Ft (78 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 943 Ft (103 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 Ft (33 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 600 Ft (65 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,547 Ft (168 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 53% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Szombathely (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,072 Ft (443 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,601 Ft (283 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,155 Ft (1,213 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,994 Ft (760 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,190 Ft (129 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Ft (54 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 571 Ft (62 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 105% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 Ft (8 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,652 Ft (2,245 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,341 Ft (146 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 51% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Szombathely (Hungary) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
121,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 92,801 Birr
(853,704 Ft)
in Szombathely.
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