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Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria vs. Hungary

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Austria vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.35 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (3.09 USD) in Austria and 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Hungary.

2.62 EUR
1.67 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in Austria and 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Hungary.

2.12 EUR
1.71 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 21.08 EUR (24.83 USD) in Austria and 11.42 EUR (13.45 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Hungary.

21.08 EUR
11.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.07 USD) in Austria and 5.01 EUR (5.9 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Hungary.

6.00 EUR
5.01 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.17 EUR (15.51 USD) in Austria and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Hungary.

13.17 EUR
5.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.5 EUR (7.66 USD) in Austria and 6.01 EUR (7.08 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Hungary.

6.50 EUR
6.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Austria and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Hungary.

1.26 EUR
1.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.97 EUR (4.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 2.67 EUR (3.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Hungary.

3.97 EUR
2.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.73 EUR (2.04 USD) in Austria and 1.48 EUR (1.75 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Hungary.

1.73 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.89 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 16.45 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Austria.

11.89 EUR
16.45 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.72 EUR (2.03 USD) in Austria and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Hungary.

1.72 EUR
1.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.47 EUR (2.91 USD) in Austria and 1.49 EUR (1.76 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Hungary.

2.47 EUR
1.49 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.31 EUR (18.03 USD) in Austria and 8.71 EUR (10.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Hungary.

15.31 EUR
8.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Austria and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Hungary.

1.50 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.78 EUR (2.1 USD) in Austria and 1.07 EUR (1.27 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Hungary.

1.78 EUR
1.07 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.93 EUR (3.45 USD) in Austria and 1.86 EUR (2.19 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Hungary.

2.93 EUR
1.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Austria and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Hungary.

1.85 EUR
1.00 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.79 USD) in Austria and 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Hungary.

2.37 EUR
1.85 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.56 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 11.72 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Hungary.

12.56 EUR
11.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.65 EUR (4.3 USD) in Austria and 3.13 EUR (3.69 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Hungary.

3.65 EUR
3.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Austria and 0.48 EUR (0.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40% lower in Hungary.

0.80 EUR
0.48 EUR

Restaurant

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Austria vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.56 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.34 EUR (5.11 USD) in Austria and 2.42 EUR (2.85 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Hungary.

4.34 EUR
2.42 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.01 EUR (3.55 USD) in Austria and 1.53 EUR (1.81 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Hungary.

3.01 EUR
1.53 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.89 USD) in Austria and 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Hungary.

5.00 EUR
2.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.89 USD) in Austria and 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Hungary.

5.00 EUR
2.51 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.78 USD) in Austria and 7.52 EUR (8.85 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Hungary.

10.00 EUR
7.52 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (94.23 USD) in Austria and 52.61 EUR (61.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Hungary.

80.00 EUR
52.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.67 USD) in Austria and 10.02 EUR (11.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Hungary.

15.00 EUR
10.02 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.75 EUR (3.24 USD) in Austria and 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Hungary.

2.75 EUR
1.15 EUR

Fuel

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Austria vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times more for fuel in Austria than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.54 EUR (1.82 USD) in Austria and 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Hungary.

1.54 EUR
1.50 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Austria and 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Hungary.

1.54 EUR
1.50 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.08 times more for transportation in Austria than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 51 EUR (60.07 USD) in Austria and 22.55 EUR (26.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Hungary.

51.00 EUR
22.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.83 USD) in Austria and 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Hungary.

2.40 EUR
1.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 32.4 EUR (38.16 USD) in Austria and 16.53 EUR (19.48 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49% lower in Hungary.

32.40 EUR
16.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.36 USD) in Austria and 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45% lower in Hungary.

2.00 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.71 USD) in Austria and 2.76 EUR (3.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31% lower in Hungary.

4.00 EUR
2.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (14.13 USD) in Austria and 7.77 EUR (9.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Hungary.

12.00 EUR
7.77 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.55 EUR (51.3 USD) in Austria and 54.29 EUR (63.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Austria.

43.55 EUR
54.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.08 EUR (27.19 USD) in Austria and 18.98 EUR (22.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Hungary.

23.08 EUR
18.98 EUR

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.69 times more for renting an apartment in Austria than in Hungary.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1080 EUR (1271.54 USD) in Austria and 632.83 EUR (745.39 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Hungary.

1 080 EUR
632.83 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 776.58 EUR (914.71 USD) in Austria and 480.5 EUR (565.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Hungary.

776.58 EUR
480.50 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2010 EUR (2367.73 USD) in Austria and 1152 EUR (1357.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Hungary.

2 010 EUR
1 152 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1378 EUR (1623.1 USD) in Austria and 834.62 EUR (983.07 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Hungary.

1 378 EUR
834.62 EUR

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.25 times more for buying an apartment in Austria than in Hungary.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9328 EUR (10986.66 USD) in Austria and 4104 EUR (4833.87 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56% lower in Hungary.

9 328 EUR
4 104 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5965 EUR (7026.31 USD) in Austria and 2696 EUR (3176.02 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Hungary.

5 965 EUR
2 696 EUR

Salary

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Austria vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.32 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2878 EUR (3390.16 USD) in Austria and 1239 EUR (1459.4 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 56.9% lower in Hungary.

2 878 EUR
1 239 EUR

Hotels

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Austria vs. Hungary - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
107 EUR

Two stars

148 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

224 EUR
102 EUR

Four stars

295 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

647 EUR
447 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Austria: 7 cities, 283 hotels • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels

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