Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary)
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| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 146% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wollongong (Australia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$16 (3,630 Ft) | 1,883 Ft | 93% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 (2,741 Ft) | 1,476 Ft | 86% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$5.33 (1,243 Ft) | 709 Ft | 75% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.27 (295 Ft) | 220 Ft | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.50 (1,283 Ft) | 493 Ft | 160% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$5.43 (1,267 Ft) | 436 Ft | 191% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$7 (1,683 Ft) | 889 Ft | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$3.83 (894 Ft) | 304 Ft | 194% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.15 (735 Ft) | 190 Ft | 288% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$4.63 (1,079 Ft) | 210 Ft | 414% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$16 (3,832 Ft) | 1,157 Ft | 231% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$3.04 (709 Ft) | 384 Ft | 85% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.11 (491 Ft) | 114 Ft | 329% |
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 234% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,503 (583,893 Ft) | 151,666 Ft | 285% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,686 (393,334 Ft) | 92,379 Ft | 326% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$222 (51,893 Ft) | 39,779 Ft | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,936 (451,628 Ft) | 88,189 Ft | 412% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,253 (292,335 Ft) | 48,559 Ft | 502% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$190 (44,211 Ft) | 26,962 Ft | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$52 (12,234 Ft) | 3,094 Ft | 295% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$607 (141,616 Ft) | 112,253 Ft | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$202 (47,061 Ft) | 19,854 Ft | 137% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$10 (2,396 Ft) | 3,012 Ft | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$28 (6,595 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | 223% |
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$106 (24,610 Ft) | 16,177 Ft | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$82 (19,030 Ft) | 10,262 Ft | 85% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$154 (36,011 Ft) | 22,129 Ft | 63% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$132 (30,841 Ft) | 22,117 Ft | 39% |
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$26,857 (6,264,397 Ft) | 6,397,140 Ft | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.42 (331 Ft) | 360 Ft | 8% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$82 (19,088 Ft) | 6,624 Ft | 188% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$36 (8,344 Ft) | 2,364 Ft | 253% |
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$10 (2,243 Ft) | 1,946 Ft | 15% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$25 (5,754 Ft) | 1,885 Ft | 205% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$64 (14,847 Ft) | 5,440 Ft | 173% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (1,576 Ft) | 696 Ft | 127% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.88 (1,138 Ft) | 1,302 Ft | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$5.71 (1,332 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.52 (822 Ft) | 322 Ft | 155% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.34 (779 Ft) | 525 Ft | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$27 (6,407 Ft) | 1,262 Ft | 408% |
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$45 (10,421 Ft) | 3,794 Ft | 175% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$31 (7,149 Ft) | 2,935 Ft | 144% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$237 (55,286 Ft) | 8,980 Ft | 516% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$101 (23,657 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | 268% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$15 (3,496 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | 111% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.32 (1,008 Ft) | 455 Ft | 121% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$7 (1,536 Ft) | 448 Ft | 243% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$575 (134,002 Ft) | 381,014 Ft | 65% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.65 (152 Ft) | 44 Ft | 244% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$57 (13,218 Ft) | 7,950 Ft | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$19 (4,352 Ft) | 1,130 Ft | 285% |
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For example, you would need at least 1,054,385 Ft (AU$4,520) in Wollongong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 470,000 Ft in Veszprém.