Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 130% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (5,316 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,113 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (1,740 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (388 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 (1,161 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (888 Ft) | 645 Ft | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 (1,704 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (817 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (459 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (885 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,524 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (866 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (598 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 145% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,210 (798,734 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,757 (635,024 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (49,432 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,566 (566,030 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 (473,830 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (31,290 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (11,888 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (130,732 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (41,272 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,225 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,535 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 6% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (23,676 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (9,711 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (28,353 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (31,632 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 175% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,683 (10,003,315 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (468 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 (45,865 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 374% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 45% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,368 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €28 (10,100 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (20,444 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (1,587 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,132 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.19 (1,515 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (683 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (796 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (6,928 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 145% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (15,005 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (7,961 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (35,915 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (21,910 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,133 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (1,294 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,183 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 330% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (187,424 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (216 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 738% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (16,392 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (5,088 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 136% more expensive than in Hungary
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