Cost of living in Szolnok, Hungary vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Szolnok (Hungary) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 913 Ft (AU$3.93) | AU$18 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,350 Ft (AU$5.81) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (AU$3.66) | AU$5.27 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 225 Ft (AU$0.97) | AU$1.48 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 518 Ft (AU$2.23) | AU$5.06 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333 Ft (AU$1.43) | AU$4.83 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 883 Ft (AU$3.80) | AU$6 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 Ft (AU$1.40) | AU$4.57 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 Ft (AU$1.09) | AU$3.19 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 245 Ft (AU$1.05) | AU$5.70 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,175 Ft (AU$5.06) | AU$17 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 353 Ft (AU$1.52) | AU$2.80 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 148 Ft (AU$0.64) | AU$2.67 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Szolnok (Hungary) is 76% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 93,319 Ft (AU$402) | AU$2,894 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 70,000 Ft (AU$301) | AU$2,147 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 33,333 Ft (AU$143) | AU$238 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,500 Ft (AU$247) | AU$1,809 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft (AU$172) | AU$1,422 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,500 Ft (AU$97) | AU$159 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Ft (AU$22) | AU$46 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 161,667 Ft (AU$696) | AU$354 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft (AU$82) | AU$212 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Ft (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Ft (AU$4.30) | AU$28 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Szolnok (Hungary) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,500 Ft (AU$93) | AU$101 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,875 Ft (AU$21) | AU$59 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,000 Ft (AU$90) | AU$129 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,500 Ft (AU$97) | AU$131 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Szolnok (Hungary) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Ft (AU$19,363) | AU$27,303 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft (AU$1.61) | AU$1.38 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,950 Ft (AU$26) | AU$160 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Szolnok (Hungary) is 36% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,550 Ft (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Ft (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,025 Ft (AU$4.41) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 691 Ft (AU$2.97) | AU$4.31 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 667 Ft (AU$2.87) | AU$5.32 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 238 Ft (AU$1.02) | AU$2.55 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 667 Ft (AU$2.87) | AU$3.01 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,150 Ft (AU$4.95) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Szolnok (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,167 Ft (AU$22) | AU$51 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,525 Ft (AU$11) | AU$39 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Ft (AU$15) | AU$226 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 Ft (AU$43) | AU$78 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 995 Ft (AU$4.28) | AU$16 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 450 Ft (AU$1.94) | AU$4.40 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 340 Ft (AU$1.46) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 Ft (AU$0.06) | AU$0.25 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 Ft (AU$39) | AU$72 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Ft (AU$4.30) | AU$33 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Szolnok (Hungary) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,726 (633,452 Ft) in Szolnok.
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