- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,846 Ft (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 Ft (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 759 Ft (AU$3.80) | AU$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 267 Ft (AU$1.34) | AU$1.33 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (AU$3.21) | AU$5.77 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 555 Ft (AU$2.78) | AU$5.06 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 956 Ft (AU$4.78) | AU$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 382 Ft (AU$1.91) | AU$4.22 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 209 Ft (AU$1.05) | AU$3.39 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (AU$1.19) | AU$5.23 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,710 Ft (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 396 Ft (AU$1.98) | AU$3.27 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 139 Ft (AU$0.70) | AU$2.23 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,101 Ft (AU$1,247) | AU$2,725 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,755 Ft (AU$855) | AU$2,082 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,772 Ft (AU$214) | AU$300 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,392 Ft (AU$818) | AU$2,104 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,874 Ft (AU$565) | AU$1,460 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,201 Ft (AU$136) | AU$248 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,255 Ft (AU$16) | AU$59 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,711 Ft (AU$619) | AU$664 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,353 Ft (AU$132) | AU$208 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,463 Ft (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,800 Ft (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,974 Ft (AU$100) | AU$108 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,990 Ft (AU$60) | AU$78 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,789 Ft (AU$114) | AU$148 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,939 Ft (AU$145) | AU$157 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,456,090 Ft (AU$27,309) | AU$26,349 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 Ft (AU$1.85) | AU$1.45 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,689 Ft (AU$48) | AU$139 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,058 Ft (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,584 Ft (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,606 Ft (AU$63) | AU$71 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,205 Ft (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 911 Ft (AU$4.56) | AU$5.20 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 825 Ft (AU$4.13) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Ft (AU$1.90) | AU$3.39 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 Ft (AU$2.79) | AU$3.80 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,086 Ft (AU$15) | AU$29 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,977 Ft (AU$35) | AU$54 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,371 Ft (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,354 Ft (AU$72) | AU$207 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,514 Ft (AU$63) | AU$105 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,567 Ft (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 620 Ft (AU$3.10) | AU$4.54 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 530 Ft (AU$2.65) | AU$9 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,262 Ft (AU$757) | AU$602 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (AU$0.15) | AU$0.64 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,617 Ft (AU$68) | AU$78 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,242 Ft (AU$6) | AU$31 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,629 prices entered by 2,671 different people.
Cost of living in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Australia
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