Cost of living in Hungary compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (AU$11) | AU$14 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (AU$4.17) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (AU$2.12) | AU$1.81 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (AU$4.77) | AU$6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (AU$5.19) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (AU$2.37) | AU$4.83 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (AU$1.72) | AU$3.47 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (AU$1.54) | AU$5.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (AU$2.57) | AU$3.75 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (AU$1.77) | AU$2.80 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (AU$1,552) | AU$3,062 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (AU$1,089) | AU$2,281 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (AU$243) | AU$231 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (AU$889) | AU$2,199 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (AU$671) | AU$1,704 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (AU$149) | AU$176 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (AU$22) | AU$67 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (AU$530) | AU$599 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (AU$156) | AU$277 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (AU$123) | AU$108 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (AU$53) | AU$84 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (AU$125) | AU$165 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (AU$147) | AU$168 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (AU$43,711) | AU$33,972 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (AU$2.79) | AU$1.90 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (AU$41) | AU$159 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (AU$83) | AU$77 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (AU$4.66) | AU$5.05 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (AU$4.94) | AU$6 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (AU$2.73) | AU$4.27 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (AU$4.25) | AU$4.32 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (AU$20) | AU$34 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hungary | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (AU$55) | AU$61 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (AU$22) | AU$39 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (AU$67) | AU$275 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (AU$74) | AU$112 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (AU$3.38) | AU$5.12 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (AU$3.39) | AU$10 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (AU$1,054) | AU$815 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (AU$0.13) | AU$0.39 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (AU$79) | AU$70 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00434
AUD
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Cost of living in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in Australia
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