Cost of living in Austria compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Austria is 85% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Austria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,585 Ft) | 3,822 Ft | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (4,398 Ft) | 2,884 Ft | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (2,158 Ft) | 1,088 Ft | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (556 Ft) | 470 Ft | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 (2,329 Ft) | 1,118 Ft | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (1,837 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (3,399 Ft) | 2,824 Ft | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (977 Ft) | 693 Ft | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (1,150 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (511 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (4,792 Ft) | 2,318 Ft | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (1,399 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (970 Ft) | 306 Ft | + 217% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Austria is 69% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Austria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,626 (653,086 Ft) | 398,505 Ft | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (463,349 Ft) | 300,170 Ft | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (98,651 Ft) | 46,339 Ft | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (400,808 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (290,303 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (44,449 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (11,364 Ft) | 6,528 Ft | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (193,567 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (45,887 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (5,530 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (7,669 Ft) | 3,112 Ft | + 146% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 74% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Austria | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (38,863 Ft) | 24,710 Ft | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (18,349 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (48,998 Ft) | 28,243 Ft | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (85,072 Ft) | 35,331 Ft | + 141% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 50% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Austria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (16,237,802 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (621 Ft) | 627 Ft | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (16,693 Ft) | 9,143 Ft | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 85% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 85% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Austria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (5,750 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (5,193 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (60,989 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 234% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (2,008 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (1,617 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (2,539 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (806 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (1,337 Ft) | 1,037 Ft | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (14,127 Ft) | 5,164 Ft | + 174% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Austria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (18,688 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (8,638 Ft) | 5,529 Ft | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (108,570 Ft) | 15,629 Ft | + 595% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (25,333 Ft) | 19,840 Ft | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,923 Ft) | 2,248 Ft | + 119% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (2,004 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (2,142 Ft) | 913 Ft | + 135% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (276,874 Ft) | 254,170 Ft | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (39 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (18,652 Ft) | 20,941 Ft | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,484 Ft) | 2,196 Ft | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 760 prices entered by 137 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Hungary
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