Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 113% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,520 Ft) | 1,979 Ft | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,798 Ft) | 1,665 Ft | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (1,576 Ft) | 740 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (384 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (1,130 Ft) | 615 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (801 Ft) | 560 Ft | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (1,724 Ft) | 935 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (701 Ft) | 325 Ft | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (371 Ft) | 253 Ft | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.58 (867 Ft) | 257 Ft | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,492 Ft) | 1,607 Ft | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (824 Ft) | 411 Ft | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (481 Ft) | 146 Ft | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 144% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,265 (761,252 Ft) | 270,849 Ft | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,692 (568,743 Ft) | 198,547 Ft | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (48,636 Ft) | 46,306 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,565 (525,796 Ft) | 184,597 Ft | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,115 (374,583 Ft) | 138,257 Ft | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (35,320 Ft) | 29,939 Ft | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (14,243 Ft) | 3,518 Ft | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (128,848 Ft) | 117,876 Ft | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (40,761 Ft) | 26,250 Ft | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (2,958 Ft) | 2,833 Ft | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (4,697 Ft) | 2,199 Ft | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (29,080 Ft) | 20,769 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (11,657 Ft) | 9,419 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (29,932 Ft) | 25,048 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (34,954 Ft) | 27,393 Ft | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 146% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,934 (8,715,845 Ft) | 5,948,970 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (481 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (38,341 Ft) | 9,573 Ft | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 53% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (1,757 Ft) | 2,125 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (4,980 Ft) | 2,758 Ft | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (19,445 Ft) | 11,169 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (2,109 Ft) | 1,193 Ft | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (1,099 Ft) | 869 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (1,506 Ft) | 797 Ft | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 (721 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (805 Ft) | 524 Ft | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,412 Ft) | 2,632 Ft | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 106% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (13,346 Ft) | 6,801 Ft | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (7,641 Ft) | 3,589 Ft | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (24,317 Ft) | 13,611 Ft | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (21,788 Ft) | 11,499 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,801 Ft) | 1,624 Ft | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (1,163 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 (1,992 Ft) | 532 Ft | + 274% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €412 (138,307 Ft) | 151,900 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (150 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 447% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (14,665 Ft) | 11,625 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (4,271 Ft) | 1,362 Ft | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 120% more expensive than in Hungary
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