Cost of living in Rome, Italy vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 150% | |||
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Food in Rome (Italy) is 150% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (5,395 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 317% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,856 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (1,566 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (437 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.64 (1,299 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (719 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,241 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (701 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (473 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 178% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (385 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,381 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (678 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (528 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 369% | |
Housing | + 209% | |||
Housing in Rome (Italy) is 209% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,760 (628,518 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,142 (407,816 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 326% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (59,253 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (349,979 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 (238,944 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 347% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (30,549 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (9,549 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 190% | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 (126,827 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (40,329 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (2,047 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (3,759 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 131% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (29,196 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (11,303 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (30,388 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (45,687 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 136% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 66% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,254 (7,946,645 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (545 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (12,540 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (5,959 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 118% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,543 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,428 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (29,597 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 290% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (1,596 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (1,499 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 (1,267 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (786 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (782 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (7,427 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 303% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 113% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (13,175 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,198 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (28,433 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 283% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (21,219 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 192% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,959 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 224% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (477 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (1,817 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 330% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (177,093 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (63 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (20,522 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 189% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (1,872 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 72% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 124% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 981,576 Ft (€2,749) in Rome to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 439,000 Ft in Pécs.
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