- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 105% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,052 Ft) | 1,804 Ft | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,404 Ft) | 1,570 Ft | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (1,512 Ft) | 713 Ft | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (396 Ft) | 262 Ft | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.84 (1,221 Ft) | 622 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (783 Ft) | 518 Ft | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (1,617 Ft) | 952 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (671 Ft) | 351 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (359 Ft) | 207 Ft | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (733 Ft) | 225 Ft | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,176 Ft) | 1,678 Ft | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.26 (719 Ft) | 386 Ft | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (464 Ft) | 162 Ft | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 155% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,133 (678,317 Ft) | 249,788 Ft | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,655 (526,217 Ft) | 165,807 Ft | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (49,187 Ft) | 40,871 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,462 (464,820 Ft) | 156,336 Ft | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,053 (334,858 Ft) | 108,771 Ft | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (35,854 Ft) | 28,758 Ft | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 (12,745 Ft) | 3,556 Ft | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €455 (144,507 Ft) | 121,926 Ft | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (35,586 Ft) | 24,124 Ft | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,057 Ft) | 2,419 Ft | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,039 Ft) | 1,950 Ft | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (26,029 Ft) | 21,941 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (11,371 Ft) | 10,208 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (29,051 Ft) | 22,693 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (28,518 Ft) | 27,734 Ft | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 139% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,262 (8,031,656 Ft) | 5,481,180 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (434 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €115 (36,503 Ft) | 9,735 Ft | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 61% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.10 (1,622 Ft) | 1,783 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (5,450 Ft) | 2,309 Ft | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (17,354 Ft) | 10,894 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.93 (1,569 Ft) | 1,075 Ft | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (1,082 Ft) | 835 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.29 (1,680 Ft) | 798 Ft | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (680 Ft) | 379 Ft | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.66 (844 Ft) | 476 Ft | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (4,783 Ft) | 2,714 Ft | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 88% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (11,889 Ft) | 6,190 Ft | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (6,735 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (28,154 Ft) | 12,291 Ft | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (21,044 Ft) | 11,032 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,477 Ft) | 1,503 Ft | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (1,004 Ft) | 575 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.79 (1,842 Ft) | 500 Ft | + 268% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €544 (172,835 Ft) | 161,613 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.53 (170 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 385% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (13,861 Ft) | 16,772 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (3,721 Ft) | 1,239 Ft | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,237 prices entered by 1,109 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 116% more expensive than in Hungary
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