Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary vs Wollongong, Australia
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft (AU$5.87) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft (AU$3.43) | AU$5.33 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft (AU$1.06) | AU$1.27 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 429 Ft (AU$1.89) | AU$5.50 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft (AU$1.98) | AU$5.43 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft (AU$4.85) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft (AU$0.91) | AU$3.83 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft (AU$0.63) | AU$3.15 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft (AU$0.85) | AU$4.63 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft (AU$4.89) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 370 Ft (AU$1.63) | AU$3.04 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft (AU$0.58) | AU$2.11 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 76% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,377 Ft (AU$314) | AU$2,503 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,776 Ft (AU$171) | AU$1,686 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft (AU$101) | AU$222 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Ft (AU$176) | AU$1,936 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft (AU$176) | AU$1,253 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$190 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Ft (AU$880) | AU$607 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft (AU$84) | AU$202 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft (AU$71) | AU$106 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft (AU$38) | AU$82 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft (AU$75) | AU$154 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft (AU$79) | AU$132 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft (AU$8,804) | AU$26,857 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft (AU$1.65) | AU$1.42 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft (AU$33) | AU$82 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$36 | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 55% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft (AU$4.99) | AU$10 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft (AU$22) | AU$64 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 725 Ft (AU$3.19) | AU$7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft (AU$2.89) | AU$4.88 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft (AU$4.70) | AU$5.71 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (AU$1.86) | AU$3.52 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft (AU$1.39) | AU$3.34 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft (AU$18) | AU$45 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft (AU$13) | AU$31 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft (AU$22) | AU$237 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$101 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft (AU$5.72) | AU$15 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft (AU$0.88) | AU$4.32 | - 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft (AU$1.34) | AU$7 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$575 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.65 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft (AU$13) | AU$57 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft (AU$4.38) | AU$19 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,300 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$2,950 (670,023 Ft) in Békéscsaba.
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