Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rome | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,088 Ft) | 2,889 Ft | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,474 Ft) | 2,786 Ft | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (1,862 Ft) | 870 Ft | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (534 Ft) | 478 Ft | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (1,591 Ft) | 1,209 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (941 Ft) | 873 Ft | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (2,988 Ft) | 2,084 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (850 Ft) | 454 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (681 Ft) | 403 Ft | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (502 Ft) | 339 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,715 Ft) | 2,059 Ft | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (736 Ft) | 595 Ft | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (583 Ft) | 268 Ft | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 58% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rome | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (775,443 Ft) | 408,578 Ft | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (469,420 Ft) | 289,756 Ft | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (55,290 Ft) | 45,501 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (401,225 Ft) | 269,830 Ft | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (272,582 Ft) | 164,416 Ft | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (35,955 Ft) | 37,414 Ft | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (10,781 Ft) | 4,091 Ft | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (151,513 Ft) | 111,445 Ft | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (61,260 Ft) | 36,542 Ft | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (2,156 Ft) | 4,685 Ft | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,830 Ft) | 5,795 Ft | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rome | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (30,743 Ft) | 27,697 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (13,939 Ft) | 9,629 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (32,475 Ft) | 29,711 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (43,453 Ft) | 31,343 Ft | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rome | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (9,740,688 Ft) | 7,812,460 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (659 Ft) | 633 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (13,597 Ft) | 9,527 Ft | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (5,666 Ft) | 5,611 Ft | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rome | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,783 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,502 Ft) | 3,829 Ft | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (36,696 Ft) | 23,109 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (1,792 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (1,291 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (1,394 Ft) | 1,139 Ft | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (868 Ft) | 902 Ft | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (761 Ft) | 1,132 Ft | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (8,223 Ft) | 3,998 Ft | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rome | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (16,280 Ft) | 21,025 Ft | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,776 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (25,725 Ft) | 17,021 Ft | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (24,854 Ft) | 22,658 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,444 Ft) | 3,140 Ft | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (674 Ft) | 1,062 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (1,987 Ft) | 818 Ft | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (187,969 Ft) | 198,318 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (70 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (20,259 Ft) | 19,437 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (2,088 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,178 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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