Cost of living in Hungary compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Hungary | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (ARS $893) | ARS $1,213 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (ARS $647) | ARS $875 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 Ft (ARS $276) | ARS $328 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 340 Ft (ARS $111) | ARS $123 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 Ft (ARS $251) | ARS $221 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Ft (ARS $325) | ARS $191 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,712 Ft (ARS $557) | ARS $509 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 492 Ft (ARS $160) | ARS $204 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (ARS $90) | ARS $79 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Ft (ARS $93) | ARS $168 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,303 Ft (ARS $749) | ARS $641 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 473 Ft (ARS $154) | ARS $242 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 219 Ft (ARS $71) | ARS $83 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hungary | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (ARS $105,156) | ARS $71,833 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (ARS $69,413) | ARS $46,156 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,302 Ft (ARS $14,089) | ARS $5,698 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (ARS $57,387) | ARS $47,379 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (ARS $48,623) | ARS $30,021 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (ARS $9,517) | ARS $5,143 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (ARS $1,353) | ARS $2,267 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (ARS $35,493) | ARS $53,561 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (ARS $12,817) | ARS $27,673 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,472 Ft (ARS $1,130) | ARS $579 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (ARS $683) | ARS $472 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Hungary | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (ARS $9,540) | ARS $7,465 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (ARS $4,099) | ARS $5,223 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (ARS $8,342) | ARS $16,868 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (ARS $11,096) | ARS $12,374 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Hungary | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (ARS $2,618,910) | ARS $3,631,330 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 Ft (ARS $158) | ARS $113 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,090 Ft (ARS $2,958) | ARS $2,611 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hungary | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (ARS $988) | ARS $617 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (ARS $1,336) | ARS $943 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (ARS $5,263) | ARS $2,405 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (ARS $488) | ARS $472 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (ARS $309) | ARS $317 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (ARS $255) | ARS $378 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (ARS $159) | ARS $229 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (ARS $250) | ARS $218 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (ARS $1,231) | ARS $920 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Hungary | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (ARS $3,333) | ARS $2,463 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (ARS $1,700) | ARS $1,088 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (ARS $5,720) | ARS $3,367 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (ARS $5,004) | ARS $3,606 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (ARS $639) | ARS $711 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (ARS $303) | ARS $356 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 724 Ft (ARS $235) | ARS $302 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (ARS $63,782) | ARS $107,572 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (ARS $7) | ARS $27 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (ARS $5,160) | ARS $3,311 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,871 Ft (ARS $934) | ARS $281 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is about the same as in Argentina
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