- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,836 Ft (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,578 Ft (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 757 Ft (AU$3.66) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 261 Ft (AU$1.26) | AU$1.33 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 631 Ft (AU$3.05) | AU$5.80 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 550 Ft (AU$2.66) | AU$5.05 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 965 Ft (AU$4.66) | AU$9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 381 Ft (AU$1.84) | AU$4.29 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 212 Ft (AU$1.02) | AU$3.35 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 236 Ft (AU$1.14) | AU$5.16 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,721 Ft (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 385 Ft (AU$1.86) | AU$3.25 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 Ft (AU$0.71) | AU$2.33 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,864 Ft (AU$1,212) | AU$2,802 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,752 Ft (AU$825) | AU$2,145 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,343 Ft (AU$195) | AU$295 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,696 Ft (AU$810) | AU$2,154 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,833 Ft (AU$540) | AU$1,511 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,104 Ft (AU$155) | AU$237 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,395 Ft (AU$16) | AU$59 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,859 Ft (AU$584) | AU$672 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,536 Ft (AU$119) | AU$210 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,604 Ft (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,906 Ft (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,414 Ft (AU$99) | AU$108 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,344 Ft (AU$55) | AU$76 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,669 Ft (AU$105) | AU$149 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,843 Ft (AU$125) | AU$156 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,554,070 Ft (AU$26,831) | AU$26,203 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 363 Ft (AU$1.75) | AU$1.42 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,751 Ft (AU$47) | AU$144 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,845 Ft (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,535 Ft (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,876 Ft (AU$57) | AU$72 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 968 Ft (AU$4.68) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 Ft (AU$4.28) | AU$5.19 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 Ft (AU$3.77) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 378 Ft (AU$1.83) | AU$3.43 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 490 Ft (AU$2.37) | AU$3.87 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,860 Ft (AU$14) | AU$29 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,815 Ft (AU$33) | AU$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,347 Ft (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,849 Ft (AU$67) | AU$214 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 Ft (AU$58) | AU$105 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Ft (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 Ft (AU$2.93) | AU$4.51 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 532 Ft (AU$2.57) | AU$9 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 156,824 Ft (AU$758) | AU$612 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (AU$0.14) | AU$0.71 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,464 Ft (AU$70) | AU$80 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,252 Ft (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00483
AUD
/
HUF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,347 prices entered by 2,746 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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