Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (AU$14) | AU$23 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (AU$4.09) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (AU$1.77) | AU$2.04 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (AU$4.82) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (AU$5.26) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (AU$2.29) | AU$5.14 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (AU$1.69) | AU$3.64 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (AU$1.55) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (AU$2.70) | AU$3.70 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (AU$1.67) | AU$3.39 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (AU$1,465) | AU$4,709 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (AU$1,078) | AU$3,141 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (AU$228) | AU$218 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (AU$909) | AU$2,788 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (AU$847) | AU$2,151 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (AU$142) | AU$174 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (AU$22) | AU$76 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (AU$533) | AU$793 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (AU$158) | AU$288 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (AU$16) | AU$48 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (AU$117) | AU$129 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (AU$52) | AU$95 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (AU$126) | AU$179 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (AU$159) | AU$209 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (AU$43,285) | AU$38,866 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (AU$2.63) | AU$1.99 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (AU$41) | AU$185 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (AU$86) | AU$81 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (AU$4.76) | AU$5.56 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (AU$5.19) | AU$9 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (AU$3.59) | AU$4.36 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (AU$4.84) | AU$5.30 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (AU$43) | AU$66 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (AU$70) | AU$262 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (AU$70) | AU$127 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (AU$3.45) | AU$5.10 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (AU$3.40) | AU$11 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (AU$1,040) | AU$1,070 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (AU$0.13) | AU$0.95 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (AU$77) | AU$92 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (AU$9) | AU$44 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00422
AUD
/
HUF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,304 prices entered by 463 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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