- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Ft (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,562 Ft (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 710 Ft (AU$3.44) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 261 Ft (AU$1.26) | AU$1.29 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 617 Ft (AU$2.99) | AU$5.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 513 Ft (AU$2.49) | AU$5.22 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 952 Ft (AU$4.61) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 Ft (AU$1.69) | AU$4.30 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 207 Ft (AU$1.01) | AU$3.29 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (AU$1.09) | AU$5.16 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,678 Ft (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 385 Ft (AU$1.87) | AU$3.33 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (AU$0.79) | AU$2.30 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,606 Ft (AU$1,215) | AU$2,815 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 165,174 Ft (AU$801) | AU$2,155 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,918 Ft (AU$198) | AU$303 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 157,756 Ft (AU$765) | AU$2,183 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 108,148 Ft (AU$524) | AU$1,530 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,471 Ft (AU$138) | AU$228 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,530 Ft (AU$17) | AU$59 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 121,926 Ft (AU$591) | AU$677 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,124 Ft (AU$117) | AU$193 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,419 Ft (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,950 Ft (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,941 Ft (AU$106) | AU$109 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,208 Ft (AU$49) | AU$72 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,693 Ft (AU$110) | AU$147 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,734 Ft (AU$134) | AU$154 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,516,440 Ft (AU$26,738) | AU$26,333 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356 Ft (AU$1.73) | AU$1.38 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,738 Ft (AU$47) | AU$148 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,783 Ft (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,309 Ft (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,894 Ft (AU$53) | AU$68 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,075 Ft (AU$5.21) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (AU$4.05) | AU$5.27 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 798 Ft (AU$3.87) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 379 Ft (AU$1.83) | AU$3.35 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 476 Ft (AU$2.30) | AU$3.98 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,714 Ft (AU$13) | AU$29 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,190 Ft (AU$30) | AU$55 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,293 Ft (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,291 Ft (AU$60) | AU$220 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,032 Ft (AU$53) | AU$101 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,503 Ft (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 575 Ft (AU$2.78) | AU$4.48 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ft (AU$2.42) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 164,822 Ft (AU$799) | AU$623 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (AU$0.17) | AU$0.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,772 Ft (AU$81) | AU$81 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,239 Ft (AU$6) | AU$29 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00485
AUD
/
HUF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,311 prices entered by 2,800 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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