Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 109% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
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| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 142% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Genoa (Italy) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (4,381 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | 239% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (2,594 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | 75% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.54 (2,007 Ft) | 747 Ft | 169% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.41 (510 Ft) | 206 Ft | 148% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.64 (1,317 Ft) | 563 Ft | 134% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.21 (801 Ft) | 481 Ft | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (2,198 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | 105% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.94 (702 Ft) | 297 Ft | 136% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.09 (394 Ft) | 170 Ft | 132% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.52 (552 Ft) | 239 Ft | 131% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €6 (2,330 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.97 (713 Ft) | 400 Ft | 78% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.16 (421 Ft) | 112 Ft | 275% |
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 109% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Genoa (Italy) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €837 (303,414 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | 128% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €637 (230,610 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | 141% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €101 (36,731 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €694 (251,545 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | 185% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €462 (167,336 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | 213% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €100 (36,314 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | 23% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €22 (7,794 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | 137% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €356 (129,122 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €116 (41,892 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | 134% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.22 (1,528 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (4,032 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | 148% |
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 71% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Genoa (Italy) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €87 (31,563 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €40 (14,436 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €99 (35,799 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | 71% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €158 (57,344 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | 196% |
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Genoa (Italy) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,371 (8,104,887 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.59 (577 Ft) | 374 Ft | 55% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €46 (16,837 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | 170% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €17 (5,989 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | 54% |
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 109% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Genoa (Italy) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €8 (2,887 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | 67% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €11 (4,148 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | 96% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €85 (30,665 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | 304% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.20 (1,521 Ft) | 771 Ft | 97% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.22 (1,167 Ft) | 819 Ft | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.31 (1,198 Ft) | 802 Ft | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.89 (685 Ft) | 418 Ft | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.67 (605 Ft) | 422 Ft | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €17 (6,009 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | 226% |
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 118% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Genoa (Italy) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €37 (13,573 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | 205% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €16 (5,878 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | 109% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €59 (21,285 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | 187% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €72 (25,948 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | 257% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (2,860 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | 134% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.53 (554 Ft) | 448 Ft | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.18 (1,875 Ft) | 422 Ft | 344% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €475 (172,229 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.17 (62 Ft) | 30 Ft | 106% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €60 (21,742 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | 206% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.26 (1,906 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | 76% |
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For example, you would need at least 879,546 Ft (€2,428) in Genoa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 421,000 Ft in Pécs.