Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft (AU$5.63) | AU$11 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft (AU$3.29) | AU$4.99 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft (AU$1.01) | AU$1.27 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 429 Ft (AU$1.81) | AU$4.99 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft (AU$1.90) | AU$4.99 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft (AU$4.64) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft (AU$0.88) | AU$4.35 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft (AU$0.60) | AU$3.46 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft (AU$0.81) | AU$4.73 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft (AU$4.69) | AU$16 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 370 Ft (AU$1.56) | AU$3.13 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft (AU$0.56) | AU$1.79 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 76% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,377 Ft (AU$301) | AU$2,461 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,776 Ft (AU$164) | AU$1,879 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft (AU$97) | AU$140 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Ft (AU$169) | AU$1,843 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft (AU$169) | AU$1,301 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$92 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft (AU$14) | AU$52 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Ft (AU$844) | AU$573 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft (AU$80) | AU$177 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft (AU$68) | AU$100 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft (AU$37) | AU$60 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft (AU$71) | AU$157 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft (AU$76) | AU$117 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 55% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft (AU$8,439) | AU$25,963 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft (AU$1.58) | AU$1.45 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft (AU$32) | AU$100 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 54% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft (AU$4.78) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft (AU$21) | AU$71 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 725 Ft (AU$3.06) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft (AU$2.77) | AU$4.60 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft (AU$4.50) | AU$5.36 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (AU$1.78) | AU$3.19 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft (AU$1.34) | AU$3.88 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft (AU$18) | AU$52 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft (AU$12) | AU$27 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft (AU$21) | AU$162 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$108 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft (AU$5.49) | AU$14 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft (AU$0.84) | AU$4.46 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft (AU$1.28) | AU$7 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$594 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft (AU$13) | AU$53 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft (AU$4.20) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,116 (738,613 Ft) in Békéscsaba.
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