- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,822 Ft (ARS $240) | ARS $206 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,628 Ft (ARS $215) | ARS $166 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 767 Ft (ARS $101) | ARS $70 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (ARS $35) | ARS $29 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 639 Ft (ARS $84) | ARS $49 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 Ft (ARS $79) | ARS $38 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 966 Ft (ARS $127) | ARS $111 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 390 Ft (ARS $51) | ARS $41 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 225 Ft (ARS $30) | ARS $22 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 237 Ft (ARS $31) | ARS $38 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,776 Ft (ARS $234) | ARS $173 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 390 Ft (ARS $51) | ARS $58 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Ft (ARS $19) | ARS $20 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,991 Ft (ARS $32,851) | ARS $20,705 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,366 Ft (ARS $22,609) | ARS $13,996 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,829 Ft (ARS $5,915) | ARS $3,583 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 168,509 Ft (ARS $22,233) | ARS $15,556 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,740 Ft (ARS $15,006) | ARS $10,536 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,879 Ft (ARS $3,678) | ARS $2,805 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,017 Ft (ARS $398) | ARS $807 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 121,029 Ft (ARS $15,968) | ARS $12,202 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,977 Ft (ARS $3,823) | ARS $4,493 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,436 Ft (ARS $321) | ARS $218 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,899 Ft (ARS $251) | ARS $127 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,544 Ft (ARS $2,579) | ARS $1,841 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft (ARS $1,634) | ARS $1,500 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,664 Ft (ARS $2,990) | ARS $2,484 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,283 Ft (ARS $3,863) | ARS $2,542 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,474,410 Ft (ARS $722,276) | ARS $529,528 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 373 Ft (ARS $49) | ARS $29 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,687 Ft (ARS $1,278) | ARS $597 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Ft (ARS $344) | ARS $137 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,079 Ft (ARS $406) | ARS $211 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,741 Ft (ARS $1,549) | ARS $574 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,237 Ft (ARS $163) | ARS $99 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 944 Ft (ARS $125) | ARS $65 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 781 Ft (ARS $103) | ARS $82 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 Ft (ARS $47) | ARS $50 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 537 Ft (ARS $71) | ARS $58 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,993 Ft (ARS $395) | ARS $216 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,723 Ft (ARS $887) | ARS $565 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,310 Ft (ARS $437) | ARS $349 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,744 Ft (ARS $1,945) | ARS $1,622 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,966 Ft (ARS $1,579) | ARS $1,098 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,608 Ft (ARS $212) | ARS $156 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 654 Ft (ARS $86) | ARS $73 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 540 Ft (ARS $71) | ARS $96 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 148,382 Ft (ARS $19,577) | ARS $19,747 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (ARS $3.86) | ARS $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,958 Ft (ARS $1,710) | ARS $1,088 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,226 Ft (ARS $162) | ARS $65 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,550 prices entered by 1,060 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 36% more expensive than in Argentina
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