- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 102% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,153 Ft) | 1,809 Ft | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,447 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (1,424 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (401 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.71 (1,198 Ft) | 622 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (797 Ft) | 611 Ft | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (1,691 Ft) | 961 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (717 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (366 Ft) | 219 Ft | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.37 (766 Ft) | 242 Ft | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,128 Ft) | 1,765 Ft | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.36 (764 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (492 Ft) | 147 Ft | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 154% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,123 (686,168 Ft) | 242,923 Ft | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,701 (549,871 Ft) | 167,154 Ft | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (49,456 Ft) | 45,487 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,466 (473,927 Ft) | 170,493 Ft | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,092 (352,950 Ft) | 112,624 Ft | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (35,491 Ft) | 28,184 Ft | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (13,702 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (128,224 Ft) | 124,076 Ft | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (35,649 Ft) | 28,857 Ft | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,070 Ft) | 2,613 Ft | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,048 Ft) | 1,926 Ft | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (26,780 Ft) | 19,292 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (11,613 Ft) | 12,392 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (28,290 Ft) | 23,174 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (33,130 Ft) | 28,730 Ft | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 133% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,566 (7,940,062 Ft) | 5,555,410 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (456 Ft) | 372 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €107 (34,670 Ft) | 9,628 Ft | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (1,815 Ft) | 2,564 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (5,849 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (17,898 Ft) | 10,777 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (1,558 Ft) | 1,273 Ft | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (977 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.75 (1,535 Ft) | 785 Ft | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (605 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (743 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (4,859 Ft) | 2,876 Ft | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 103% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (12,312 Ft) | 6,904 Ft | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (7,021 Ft) | 3,232 Ft | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (31,615 Ft) | 14,395 Ft | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (22,121 Ft) | 11,491 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,584 Ft) | 1,564 Ft | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (1,044 Ft) | 683 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (1,904 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 249% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €474 (153,109 Ft) | 147,129 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (139 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (13,935 Ft) | 12,590 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (3,863 Ft) | 1,255 Ft | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,834 prices entered by 979 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 114% more expensive than in Hungary
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