Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (5,023 Ft) | 3,438 Ft | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (3,359 Ft) | 2,477 Ft | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.87 (1,397 Ft) | 976 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.85 (440 Ft) | 496 Ft | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (1,447 Ft) | 1,186 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (1,502 Ft) | 1,269 Ft | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (1,619 Ft) | 2,147 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.62 (1,099 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (795 Ft) | 421 Ft | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.50 (1,309 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (4,501 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.35 (796 Ft) | 576 Ft | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.88 (684 Ft) | 470 Ft | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 108% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,059 (727,360 Ft) | 375,478 Ft | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,168 (515,476 Ft) | 253,780 Ft | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$351 (83,408 Ft) | 60,068 Ft | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,045 (486,324 Ft) | 209,480 Ft | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,652 (392,667 Ft) | 152,614 Ft | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (59,385 Ft) | 35,952 Ft | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (16,425 Ft) | 5,213 Ft | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$424 (100,827 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$330 (78,519 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (3,076 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (7,978 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (25,399 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (15,445 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (37,046 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (38,670 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,429 (7,710,300 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (476 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$164 (39,081 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (5,832 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (2,402 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (4,342 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (17,885 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.70 (1,355 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (1,231 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (1,623 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.57 (849 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.38 (1,042 Ft) | 981 Ft | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (7,267 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (13,943 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (8,474 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (54,150 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$100 (23,770 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (4,300 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (1,218 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,228 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$660 (156,968 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (109 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (15,001 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$39 (9,331 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | + 362% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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