Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,744 Ft (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,988 Ft (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 843 Ft (AU$3.24) | AU$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 349 Ft (AU$1.34) | AU$1.60 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 782 Ft (AU$3.00) | AU$5.79 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 878 Ft (AU$3.37) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,638 Ft (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 Ft (AU$1.99) | AU$4.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 291 Ft (AU$1.12) | AU$3.19 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 Ft (AU$1.12) | AU$6 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,037 Ft (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 469 Ft (AU$1.80) | AU$3.08 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 Ft (AU$0.82) | AU$2.65 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 323,186 Ft (AU$1,240) | AU$3,000 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,332 Ft (AU$819) | AU$2,081 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,202 Ft (AU$185) | AU$243 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,373 Ft (AU$677) | AU$1,932 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 149,439 Ft (AU$574) | AU$1,523 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,248 Ft (AU$112) | AU$167 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,157 Ft (AU$16) | AU$74 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,085 Ft (AU$419) | AU$500 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,391 Ft (AU$151) | AU$205 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,718 Ft (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,098 Ft (AU$8) | AU$38 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,321 Ft (AU$113) | AU$111 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,599 Ft (AU$48) | AU$66 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,638 Ft (AU$98) | AU$148 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,104 Ft (AU$131) | AU$165 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (AU$30,894) | AU$31,266 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 484 Ft (AU$1.86) | AU$1.94 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,875 Ft (AU$34) | AU$156 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,036 Ft (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,105 Ft (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,176 Ft (AU$62) | AU$76 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Ft (AU$5.76) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (AU$3.64) | AU$4.36 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 782 Ft (AU$3.00) | AU$4.96 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 Ft (AU$1.88) | AU$2.88 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 768 Ft (AU$2.95) | AU$3.23 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,784 Ft (AU$15) | AU$37 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,245 Ft (AU$39) | AU$60 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,225 Ft (AU$20) | AU$41 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,579 Ft (AU$67) | AU$241 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,379 Ft (AU$59) | AU$106 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,964 Ft (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 930 Ft (AU$3.57) | AU$4.85 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 639 Ft (AU$2.45) | AU$10 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 196,028 Ft (AU$752) | AU$736 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (AU$0.08) | AU$0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,859 Ft (AU$61) | AU$76 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,868 Ft (AU$11) | AU$40 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in Australia
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