- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,818 Ft (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,626 Ft (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 779 Ft (AU$3.89) | AU$6 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (AU$1.32) | AU$1.28 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 Ft (AU$3.10) | AU$5.77 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 611 Ft (AU$3.05) | AU$4.98 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (AU$4.80) | AU$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 388 Ft (AU$1.94) | AU$4.16 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 Ft (AU$1.09) | AU$3.30 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Ft (AU$1.21) | AU$5.26 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,765 Ft (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (AU$1.94) | AU$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 147 Ft (AU$0.73) | AU$2.18 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 242,923 Ft (AU$1,212) | AU$2,677 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,154 Ft (AU$834) | AU$2,076 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,487 Ft (AU$227) | AU$262 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,493 Ft (AU$851) | AU$2,041 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,624 Ft (AU$562) | AU$1,464 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,184 Ft (AU$141) | AU$198 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,959 Ft (AU$15) | AU$60 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,076 Ft (AU$619) | AU$565 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,857 Ft (AU$144) | AU$188 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,613 Ft (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,926 Ft (AU$10) | AU$28 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,292 Ft (AU$96) | AU$104 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,392 Ft (AU$62) | AU$72 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,174 Ft (AU$116) | AU$143 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,730 Ft (AU$143) | AU$149 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,554,070 Ft (AU$27,708) | AU$27,016 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (AU$1.86) | AU$1.47 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,628 Ft (AU$48) | AU$141 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,564 Ft (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,981 Ft (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,777 Ft (AU$54) | AU$71 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,273 Ft (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (AU$4.73) | AU$5.20 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 Ft (AU$3.92) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 370 Ft (AU$1.84) | AU$3.19 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (AU$2.69) | AU$3.87 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,876 Ft (AU$14) | AU$29 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,904 Ft (AU$34) | AU$54 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,232 Ft (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,395 Ft (AU$72) | AU$202 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,491 Ft (AU$57) | AU$102 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,564 Ft (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 683 Ft (AU$3.41) | AU$4.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 546 Ft (AU$2.72) | AU$9 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,129 Ft (AU$734) | AU$583 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (AU$0.14) | AU$0.62 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,590 Ft (AU$63) | AU$73 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,255 Ft (AU$6) | AU$31 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00499
AUD
/
HUF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,776 prices entered by 2,451 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in Australia
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