Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 52% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Darwin | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (4,741 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (3,321 Ft) | 2,721 Ft | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (1,531 Ft) | 1,240 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.57 (399 Ft) | 417 Ft | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (1,722 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.68 (1,188 Ft) | 868 Ft | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (2,043 Ft) | 2,075 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (1,143 Ft) | 602 Ft | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.70 (941 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (1,340 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (5,097 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.76 (954 Ft) | 717 Ft | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.69 (683 Ft) | 334 Ft | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 87% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Darwin | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,726 (692,149 Ft) | 406,549 Ft | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,836 (466,364 Ft) | 316,629 Ft | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$355 (90,069 Ft) | 51,587 Ft | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,970 (500,376 Ft) | 250,138 Ft | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,524 (387,126 Ft) | 190,386 Ft | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$318 (80,793 Ft) | 32,028 Ft | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (15,508 Ft) | 6,358 Ft | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$690 (175,197 Ft) | 129,933 Ft | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (53,564 Ft) | 36,781 Ft | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (2,910 Ft) | 5,117 Ft | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (8,887 Ft) | 3,474 Ft | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Darwin | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 (36,298 Ft) | 24,893 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (24,211 Ft) | 12,038 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (36,469 Ft) | 32,396 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$161 (40,779 Ft) | 40,478 Ft | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Darwin | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,170 (7,915,665 Ft) | 9,737,730 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.67 (425 Ft) | 625 Ft | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$87 (22,209 Ft) | 8,979 Ft | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (5,278 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Darwin | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (2,587 Ft) | 3,153 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (4,450 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (19,283 Ft) | 20,661 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (1,949 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.17 (1,312 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (2,089 Ft) | 1,684 Ft | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.44 (875 Ft) | 836 Ft | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.94 (1,002 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (7,774 Ft) | 5,252 Ft | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 143% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Darwin | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (14,889 Ft) | 9,052 Ft | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (10,061 Ft) | 4,674 Ft | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 (41,143 Ft) | 17,151 Ft | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (26,400 Ft) | 15,098 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (4,279 Ft) | 2,270 Ft | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (1,371 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,286 Ft) | 837 Ft | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$542 (137,713 Ft) | 246,766 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.18 (299 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 924% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (19,596 Ft) | 18,979 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (9,103 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | + 315% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 444 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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