Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,155 Ft (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,656 Ft (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (AU$2.97) | AU$5.97 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (AU$1.11) | AU$1.48 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612 Ft (AU$2.58) | AU$5.42 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 645 Ft (AU$2.72) | AU$4.93 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (AU$4.40) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (AU$1.81) | AU$4.66 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (AU$1.18) | AU$3.18 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft (AU$1.05) | AU$5.52 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (AU$1.88) | AU$2.87 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (AU$0.68) | AU$2.47 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 308,530 Ft (AU$1,300) | AU$3,144 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,747 Ft (AU$838) | AU$2,161 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (AU$174) | AU$291 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (AU$838) | AU$1,971 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (AU$565) | AU$1,506 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (AU$126) | AU$177 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,151 Ft (AU$17) | AU$58 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (AU$492) | AU$494 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (AU$118) | AU$245 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (AU$113) | AU$101 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (AU$46) | AU$66 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (AU$106) | AU$137 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (AU$112) | AU$140 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,763,580 Ft (AU$28,503) | AU$28,179 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (AU$1.64) | AU$1.36 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,673 Ft (AU$41) | AU$159 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (AU$85) | AU$68 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (AU$5.13) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (AU$3.49) | AU$4.66 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (AU$3.45) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (AU$1.90) | AU$3.38 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (AU$2.08) | AU$3.51 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (AU$15) | AU$28 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (AU$29) | AU$56 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,400 Ft (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (AU$82) | AU$227 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (AU$43) | AU$91 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,932 Ft (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (AU$2.80) | AU$4.49 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (AU$2.14) | AU$9 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 173,185 Ft (AU$730) | AU$663 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 32 Ft (AU$0.14) | AU$0.51 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,019 Ft (AU$46) | AU$70 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,437 Ft (AU$6) | AU$35 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00421
AUD
/
HUF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,120 prices entered by 528 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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