- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,836 Ft (ARS $192) | ARS $183 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,578 Ft (ARS $165) | ARS $150 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 757 Ft (ARS $79) | ARS $67 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 261 Ft (ARS $27) | ARS $27 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 631 Ft (ARS $66) | ARS $44 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 550 Ft (ARS $58) | ARS $36 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 965 Ft (ARS $101) | ARS $106 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 381 Ft (ARS $40) | ARS $40 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 212 Ft (ARS $22) | ARS $20 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 236 Ft (ARS $25) | ARS $34 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,721 Ft (ARS $180) | ARS $155 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 385 Ft (ARS $40) | ARS $54 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 Ft (ARS $15) | ARS $17 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,864 Ft (ARS $26,279) | ARS $19,281 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,752 Ft (ARS $17,887) | ARS $13,194 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,343 Ft (ARS $4,226) | ARS $3,099 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,696 Ft (ARS $17,567) | ARS $14,420 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,833 Ft (ARS $11,715) | ARS $9,520 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,104 Ft (ARS $3,363) | ARS $2,448 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,395 Ft (ARS $356) | ARS $778 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,859 Ft (ARS $12,660) | ARS $12,072 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,536 Ft (ARS $2,570) | ARS $3,766 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,604 Ft (ARS $273) | ARS $208 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,906 Ft (ARS $200) | ARS $119 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,414 Ft (ARS $2,138) | ARS $1,789 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,344 Ft (ARS $1,188) | ARS $1,457 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,669 Ft (ARS $2,270) | ARS $2,306 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,843 Ft (ARS $2,707) | ARS $2,466 | + 10% | |
| 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 | 5,554,070 Ft (ARS $581,802) | ARS $471,155 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 363 Ft (ARS $38) | ARS $26 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,751 Ft (ARS $1,021) | ARS $480 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,845 Ft (ARS $193) | ARS $109 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,535 Ft (ARS $266) | ARS $215 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,876 Ft (ARS $1,244) | ARS $545 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 968 Ft (ARS $101) | ARS $94 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 Ft (ARS $93) | ARS $58 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 Ft (ARS $82) | ARS $79 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 378 Ft (ARS $40) | ARS $45 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 490 Ft (ARS $51) | ARS $52 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,860 Ft (ARS $300) | ARS $205 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,815 Ft (ARS $714) | ARS $530 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,347 Ft (ARS $351) | ARS $335 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,849 Ft (ARS $1,451) | ARS $1,299 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 Ft (ARS $1,257) | ARS $1,042 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Ft (ARS $165) | ARS $149 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 Ft (ARS $63) | ARS $69 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 532 Ft (ARS $56) | ARS $95 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 156,824 Ft (ARS $16,428) | ARS $16,478 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (ARS $3.13) | ARS $5.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,464 Ft (ARS $1,515) | ARS $1,062 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,252 Ft (ARS $131) | ARS $60 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,153 prices entered by 1,026 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 20% more expensive than in Argentina
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