Cost of living comparison
Hungary is 50.3% more expensive than Cook Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 41.9% less in Hungary
- Groceries
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pay 45.2% less in Hungary
- Transportation
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pay 2.2% more in Hungary
- Housing
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pay 54.5% more in Hungary
- Childcare
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pay 5.0 times more in Hungary
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 23.8% less in Hungary
- Clothing
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pay 1.4% more in Hungary
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, and clothing in Hungary are more expensive than in Cook Islands. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Hungary. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Hungary.
If you lived in Hungary instead of Cook Islands, you would:
pay 41.9% less for restaurants
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Cook Islands
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Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.96
NZ$15.63
|
$8.96
HUF3,292.33
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.21
NZ$14.33
|
$7.43
HUF2,729.31
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
NZ$4.95
|
$1.21
HUF443.85
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
NZ$3.65
|
$0.86
HUF315.41
|
|
pay 45.2% less for groceries
|
Cook Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.22
NZ$5.62
|
$1.39
HUF511.62
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.15
NZ$8.99
|
$4.38
HUF1,608.39
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
NZ$13.32
|
$3.84
HUF1,412.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.76
NZ$10.06
|
$2.61
HUF958.53
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.52
NZ$6.15
|
$2.28
HUF838.83
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
NZ$2.35
|
$0.66
HUF244.03
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$0.74
HUF271.92
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
NZ$2.82
|
$0.73
HUF268.03
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.84
NZ$4.96
|
$1.25
HUF458.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$0.49
HUF179.15
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
NZ$1.49
|
$0.53
HUF196.19
|
|
pay 2.2% more for transportation
|
Cook Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.79
NZ$11.86
|
$6.03
HUF2,216.79
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.52
HUF7,540.27
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$11,944.29
NZ$20,845.19
|
$25,367.29
HUF9,320,955.76
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$212.01
NZ$370.00
|
$11.73
HUF4,310.35
|
|
pay 54.5% more for housing
|
Cook Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$104.21
NZ$181.87
|
$17.11
HUF6,287.45
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$418.63
HUF153,821.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$319.78
HUF117,498.70
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$79.92
NZ$139.48
|
$100.62
HUF36,972.85
|
|
pay 5.0 times more for childcare
|
Cook Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$270.87
HUF99,528.42
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,433.32
NZ$2,501.42
|
$7,237.70
HUF2,659,420.12
|
|
pay 23.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cook Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
NZ$9.12
|
$1.57
HUF576.31
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.83
NZ$6.69
|
$1.85
HUF678.13
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.93
NZ$26.06
|
$5.59
HUF2,052.61
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.88
NZ$43.43
|
$43.16
HUF15,858.75
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.87
NZ$11.99
|
$6.33
HUF2,326.74
|
|
pay 1.4% more for clothing
|
Cook Islands
|
Hungary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.89
NZ$116.73
|
$65.42
HUF24,038.58
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$27.23
HUF10,004.44
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$66.04
HUF24,264.77
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.46
NZ$128.20
|
$77.21
HUF28,370.40
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