Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,714 Ft (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,476 Ft (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (AU$3.45) | AU$4.99 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (AU$0.93) | AU$1.27 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (AU$2.11) | AU$4.99 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 522 Ft (AU$2.23) | AU$4.99 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 847 Ft (AU$3.62) | AU$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (AU$1.46) | AU$4.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (AU$0.86) | AU$3.46 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (AU$0.96) | AU$4.73 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (AU$5.59) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 348 Ft (AU$1.49) | AU$3.13 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Ft (AU$0.35) | AU$1.79 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 70% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (AU$540) | AU$2,461 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (AU$359) | AU$1,879 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (AU$172) | AU$140 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (AU$431) | AU$1,843 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,675 Ft (AU$251) | AU$1,301 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,834 Ft (AU$119) | AU$92 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,590 Ft (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (AU$506) | AU$573 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (AU$88) | AU$177 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (AU$4.29) | AU$28 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,798 Ft (AU$89) | AU$100 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (AU$46) | AU$60 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (AU$94) | AU$157 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,718 Ft (AU$93) | AU$117 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 45% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,460,590 Ft (AU$23,361) | AU$25,963 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (AU$1.61) | AU$1.45 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,219 Ft (AU$31) | AU$100 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,321 Ft (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 45% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Ft (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,249 Ft (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,619 Ft (AU$33) | AU$71 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 996 Ft (AU$4.26) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (AU$3.24) | AU$4.60 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (AU$3.39) | AU$5.36 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (AU$1.27) | AU$3.19 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (AU$1.62) | AU$3.88 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,240 Ft (AU$22) | AU$52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,928 Ft (AU$13) | AU$27 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,900 Ft (AU$38) | AU$162 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,438 Ft (AU$32) | AU$108 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (AU$5.61) | AU$14 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 475 Ft (AU$2.03) | AU$4.46 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Ft (AU$1.68) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,225 Ft (AU$690) | AU$594 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Ft (AU$0.16) | AU$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,493 Ft (AU$32) | AU$53 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,048 Ft (AU$4.48) | AU$27 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 102 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Szeged (Hungary) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,200 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,054 (713,749 Ft) in Szeged.
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