Hungary, paid in AUD.
A grand capital on thermal water, with a currency prone to sharp swings.
Cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +3.8%. Local prices: +2.2%.
- Lean
- A$74
- Comfort
- A$346
The short answerIn AUD, as of November 12, 2026
Hungary: as of November 12, 2026, 5.3% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in AUD (Australian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +3.8%, and prices in the country rose +2.2%. A mid-range day costs about A$157 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+5.3%) and SEK did worst (−7.2%).
What AUD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$157+5.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,023+5.1%
- South African randR 1,778+4.3%
- British pound£81+1.1%
- UAE dirhamAED 393+0.8%
- Singapore dollarS$137+0.3%
- US dollar$107+0.3%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,992−1.1%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$193−1.2%
- Canadian dollarC$152−2.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$839−2.2%
- Indian rupee₹10,000−4.2%
- Brazilian realR$597−4.4%
- Japanese yen¥17,100−4.4%
- Euro€97−4.5%
- Danish kronekr 722−5.7%
- Swiss francCHF 89−6.3%
- Swedish kronakr 1,068−7.2%
Booking a trip: Hungary
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