Cost of living in Hungary compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,186 Ft (ARS $557) | ARS $540 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,685 Ft (ARS $429) | ARS $391 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 680 Ft (ARS $173) | ARS $137 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 256 Ft (ARS $65) | ARS $63 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft (ARS $157) | ARS $127 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 643 Ft (ARS $164) | ARS $75 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,077 Ft (ARS $274) | ARS $257 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Ft (ARS $105) | ARS $84 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (ARS $71) | ARS $42 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 262 Ft (ARS $67) | ARS $75 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Ft (ARS $452) | ARS $261 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (ARS $114) | ARS $133 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (ARS $41) | ARS $36 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 92% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 310,676 Ft (ARS $79,160) | ARS $33,376 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 215,412 Ft (ARS $54,887) | ARS $21,891 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,249 Ft (ARS $11,275) | ARS $4,118 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,872 Ft (ARS $52,201) | ARS $23,065 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 143,466 Ft (ARS $36,555) | ARS $15,186 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,724 Ft (ARS $7,574) | ARS $3,253 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,717 Ft (ARS $947) | ARS $1,364 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,278 Ft (ARS $26,825) | ARS $30,806 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,432 Ft (ARS $6,990) | ARS $12,578 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,535 Ft (ARS $646) | ARS $332 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,372 Ft (ARS $604) | ARS $238 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,674 Ft (ARS $6,287) | ARS $3,406 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,426 Ft (ARS $2,657) | ARS $2,229 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,671 Ft (ARS $6,796) | ARS $5,805 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,563 Ft (ARS $6,768) | ARS $5,014 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,385,690 Ft (ARS $1,627,073) | ARS $1,730,530 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 389 Ft (ARS $99) | ARS $61 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,698 Ft (ARS $2,471) | ARS $1,466 | + 69% | |
| 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) | 2,475 Ft (ARS $631) | ARS $267 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Ft (ARS $510) | ARS $566 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,996 Ft (ARS $6,624) | ARS $1,095 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,236 Ft (ARS $315) | ARS $249 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 826 Ft (ARS $211) | ARS $151 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 804 Ft (ARS $205) | ARS $205 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 383 Ft (ARS $98) | ARS $107 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 492 Ft (ARS $125) | ARS $117 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,140 Ft (ARS $1,055) | ARS $460 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,635 Ft (ARS $1,691) | ARS $1,187 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,639 Ft (ARS $927) | ARS $615 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,244 Ft (ARS $3,884) | ARS $2,167 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,363 Ft (ARS $2,895) | ARS $2,009 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,129 Ft (ARS $543) | ARS $369 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 686 Ft (ARS $175) | ARS $146 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 499 Ft (ARS $127) | ARS $140 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 149,958 Ft (ARS $38,209) | ARS $59,071 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (ARS $8) | ARS $16 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,483 Ft (ARS $3,181) | ARS $1,895 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,385 Ft (ARS $353) | ARS $151 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 38% more expensive than in Argentina
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