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Cost of living in Hungary compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,862 Ft (ARS $276) | ARS $233 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,602 Ft (ARS $237) | ARS $193 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 733 Ft (ARS $109) | ARS $75 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 247 Ft (ARS $37) | ARS $33 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 611 Ft (ARS $91) | ARS $60 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Ft (ARS $80) | ARS $41 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 942 Ft (ARS $140) | ARS $121 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 365 Ft (ARS $54) | ARS $46 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 225 Ft (ARS $33) | ARS $23 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 232 Ft (ARS $34) | ARS $43 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,644 Ft (ARS $244) | ARS $200 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 Ft (ARS $58) | ARS $67 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 142 Ft (ARS $21) | ARS $22 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 245,456 Ft (ARS $36,393) | ARS $22,702 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,063 Ft (ARS $24,029) | ARS $15,188 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,292 Ft (ARS $6,419) | ARS $3,718 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,985 Ft (ARS $25,648) | ARS $15,706 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 116,751 Ft (ARS $17,310) | ARS $11,171 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,163 Ft (ARS $4,176) | ARS $2,926 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,779 Ft (ARS $412) | ARS $884 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 118,588 Ft (ARS $17,583) | ARS $12,985 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,890 Ft (ARS $3,987) | ARS $5,482 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,748 Ft (ARS $407) | ARS $234 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,689 Ft (ARS $399) | ARS $161 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 12% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,008 Ft (ARS $2,522) | ARS $2,080 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,661 Ft (ARS $1,729) | ARS $1,716 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,118 Ft (ARS $3,428) | ARS $2,615 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,543 Ft (ARS $4,380) | ARS $2,801 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,666,030 Ft (ARS $840,087) | ARS $660,621 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 379 Ft (ARS $56) | ARS $35 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,565 Ft (ARS $1,418) | ARS $712 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 Ft (ARS $345) | ARS $195 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,861 Ft (ARS $424) | ARS $329 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,715 Ft (ARS $1,737) | ARS $592 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,237 Ft (ARS $183) | ARS $108 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 942 Ft (ARS $140) | ARS $73 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 Ft (ARS $116) | ARS $94 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 372 Ft (ARS $55) | ARS $52 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 514 Ft (ARS $76) | ARS $64 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,428 Ft (ARS $360) | ARS $243 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,179 Ft (ARS $1,064) | ARS $620 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,355 Ft (ARS $497) | ARS $359 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,853 Ft (ARS $2,202) | ARS $2,015 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,238 Ft (ARS $1,666) | ARS $1,163 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,567 Ft (ARS $232) | ARS $164 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 657 Ft (ARS $97) | ARS $80 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 528 Ft (ARS $78) | ARS $103 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,126 Ft (ARS $22,407) | ARS $22,056 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (ARS $4.07) | ARS $8 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,461 Ft (ARS $1,848) | ARS $1,124 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,266 Ft (ARS $188) | ARS $71 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,598 prices entered by 1,043 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 35% more expensive than in Argentina
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