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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

PLNHUFEURUSD

Austria vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.05 PLN (3.1 USD) in Austria and 7.43 PLN (2.08 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Hungary.

11.05 PLN
7.43 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.94 PLN (2.51 USD) in Austria and 7.62 PLN (2.14 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Hungary.

8.94 PLN
7.62 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 88.93 PLN (24.91 USD) in Austria and 50.91 PLN (14.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Hungary.

88.93 PLN
50.91 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.31 PLN (7.09 USD) in Austria and 22.33 PLN (6.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Hungary.

25.31 PLN
22.33 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 55.56 PLN (15.56 USD) in Austria and 24.11 PLN (6.75 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Hungary.

55.56 PLN
24.11 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.42 PLN (7.68 USD) in Austria and 26.8 PLN (7.51 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Hungary.

27.42 PLN
26.80 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.32 PLN (1.49 USD) in Austria and 4.63 PLN (1.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 13% lower in Hungary.

5.32 PLN
4.63 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.75 PLN (4.69 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 11.92 PLN (3.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Hungary.

16.75 PLN
11.92 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.3 PLN (2.04 USD) in Austria and 6.61 PLN (1.85 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Hungary.

7.30 PLN
6.61 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 49.98 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 69.18 PLN (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Austria.

49.98 PLN
69.18 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.26 PLN (2.03 USD) in Austria and 6.03 PLN (1.69 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Hungary.

7.26 PLN
6.03 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.42 PLN (2.92 USD) in Austria and 6.66 PLN (1.87 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Hungary.

10.42 PLN
6.66 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.59 PLN (18.09 USD) in Austria and 38.84 PLN (10.88 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Hungary.

64.59 PLN
38.84 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.33 PLN (1.77 USD) in Austria and 4.89 PLN (1.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Hungary.

6.33 PLN
4.89 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.51 PLN (2.1 USD) in Austria and 4.79 PLN (1.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Hungary.

7.51 PLN
4.79 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.36 PLN (3.46 USD) in Austria and 8.29 PLN (2.32 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Hungary.

12.36 PLN
8.29 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.8 PLN (2.19 USD) in Austria and 4.44 PLN (1.24 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Hungary.

7.80 PLN
4.44 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10 PLN (2.8 USD) in Austria and 8.25 PLN (2.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Hungary.

10.00 PLN
8.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 52.8 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 49.26 PLN (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Hungary.

52.80 PLN
49.26 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.4 PLN (4.31 USD) in Austria and 13.95 PLN (3.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Hungary.

15.40 PLN
13.95 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.37 PLN (0.95 USD) in Austria and 2.15 PLN (0.6 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Hungary.

3.37 PLN
2.15 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.48 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.31 PLN (5.13 USD) in Austria and 10.79 PLN (3.02 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Hungary.

18.31 PLN
10.79 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.7 PLN (3.56 USD) in Austria and 6.83 PLN (1.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Hungary.

12.70 PLN
6.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.09 PLN (5.91 USD) in Austria and 11.17 PLN (3.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47% lower in Hungary.

21.09 PLN
11.17 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.09 PLN (5.91 USD) in Austria and 11.17 PLN (3.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47% lower in Hungary.

21.09 PLN
11.17 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.19 PLN (11.82 USD) in Austria and 33.5 PLN (9.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Hungary.

42.19 PLN
33.50 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 337.49 PLN (94.54 USD) in Austria and 234.49 PLN (65.69 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Hungary.

337.49 PLN
234.49 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.28 PLN (17.73 USD) in Austria and 44.66 PLN (12.51 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Hungary.

63.28 PLN
44.66 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.6 PLN (3.25 USD) in Austria and 5.11 PLN (1.43 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Hungary.

11.60 PLN
5.11 PLN

Fuel

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Austria vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times more for fuel in Austria than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.48 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 6.32 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Hungary.

6.48 PLN
6.32 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.46 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 6.31 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Hungary.

6.46 PLN
6.31 PLN

LPG 1L

-
3.71 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.97 times more for transportation in Austria than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 215.15 PLN (60.27 USD) in Austria and 100.49 PLN (28.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Hungary.

215.15 PLN
100.49 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.12 PLN (2.84 USD) in Austria and 5.02 PLN (1.41 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Hungary.

10.12 PLN
5.02 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 136.68 PLN (38.29 USD) in Austria and 73.7 PLN (20.64 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Hungary.

136.68 PLN
73.70 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.44 PLN (2.36 USD) in Austria and 4.91 PLN (1.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Hungary.

8.44 PLN
4.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.87 PLN (4.73 USD) in Austria and 12.28 PLN (3.44 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Hungary.

16.87 PLN
12.28 PLN

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 50.62 PLN (14.18 USD) in Austria and 34.61 PLN (9.7 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Hungary.

50.62 PLN
34.61 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 183.72 PLN (51.47 USD) in Austria and 241.99 PLN (67.79 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Austria.

183.72 PLN
241.99 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 97.37 PLN (27.27 USD) in Austria and 84.6 PLN (23.7 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Hungary.

97.37 PLN
84.60 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 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 4554 PLN (1275.74 USD) in Austria and 2821 PLN (790.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Hungary.

4 554 PLN
2 821 PLN

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 3276 PLN (917.73 USD) in Austria and 2142 PLN (599.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Hungary.

3 276 PLN
2 142 PLN

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 8480 PLN (2375.54 USD) in Austria and 5136 PLN (1438.63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Hungary.

8 480 PLN
5 136 PLN

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 5813 PLN (1628.46 USD) in Austria and 3720 PLN (1042.08 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36% lower in Hungary.

5 813 PLN
3 720 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.13 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 39350 PLN (11022.91 USD) in Austria and 18292 PLN (5124.02 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Hungary.

39 350 PLN
18 292 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 25165 PLN (7049.49 USD) in Austria and 12018 PLN (3366.66 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Hungary.

25 165 PLN
12 018 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.2 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12142 PLN (3401.35 USD) in Austria and 5522 PLN (1547 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 54.5% lower in Hungary.

12 142 PLN
5 522 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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450 PLN

Two stars

622 PLN
568 PLN

Three stars

944 PLN
431 PLN

Four stars

1 240 PLN
576 PLN

Five stars

2 721 PLN
1 878 PLN

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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