- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,839 Ft (ARS $241) | ARS $194 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 Ft (ARS $211) | ARS $157 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 759 Ft (ARS $99) | ARS $68 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 269 Ft (ARS $35) | ARS $28 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 639 Ft (ARS $84) | ARS $48 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 554 Ft (ARS $72) | ARS $37 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 955 Ft (ARS $125) | ARS $107 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 382 Ft (ARS $50) | ARS $41 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 216 Ft (ARS $28) | ARS $21 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (ARS $31) | ARS $37 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,764 Ft (ARS $231) | ARS $164 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (ARS $52) | ARS $56 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 Ft (ARS $18) | ARS $18 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,401 Ft (ARS $32,513) | ARS $20,291 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,086 Ft (ARS $22,394) | ARS $13,741 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,772 Ft (ARS $5,598) | ARS $3,503 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,392 Ft (ARS $21,386) | ARS $15,302 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,874 Ft (ARS $14,774) | ARS $10,532 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,201 Ft (ARS $3,560) | ARS $2,807 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,255 Ft (ARS $426) | ARS $799 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,711 Ft (ARS $16,193) | ARS $12,023 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,353 Ft (ARS $3,449) | ARS $4,118 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,463 Ft (ARS $322) | ARS $209 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,800 Ft (ARS $236) | ARS $136 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,974 Ft (ARS $2,614) | ARS $1,808 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,990 Ft (ARS $1,569) | ARS $1,494 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,789 Ft (ARS $2,983) | ARS $2,414 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,939 Ft (ARS $3,788) | ARS $2,497 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 70% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,456,090 Ft (ARS $714,151) | ARS $504,587 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 Ft (ARS $48) | ARS $28 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,692 Ft (ARS $1,269) | ARS $581 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,058 Ft (ARS $269) | ARS $136 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,584 Ft (ARS $338) | ARS $209 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,143 Ft (ARS $1,589) | ARS $589 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,205 Ft (ARS $158) | ARS $94 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 911 Ft (ARS $119) | ARS $62 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 825 Ft (ARS $108) | ARS $79 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Ft (ARS $50) | ARS $47 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 Ft (ARS $73) | ARS $56 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,086 Ft (ARS $404) | ARS $210 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,977 Ft (ARS $913) | ARS $554 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,371 Ft (ARS $441) | ARS $342 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,354 Ft (ARS $1,879) | ARS $1,621 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,514 Ft (ARS $1,638) | ARS $1,060 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,567 Ft (ARS $205) | ARS $151 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 620 Ft (ARS $81) | ARS $72 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 530 Ft (ARS $69) | ARS $93 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,262 Ft (ARS $19,799) | ARS $17,341 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (ARS $3.83) | ARS $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,617 Ft (ARS $1,782) | ARS $1,068 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,242 Ft (ARS $163) | ARS $62 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,642 prices entered by 1,050 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 38% more expensive than in Argentina
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