Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,564 Ft) | 2,744 Ft | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,278 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (1,848 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (438 Ft) | 340 Ft | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (1,134 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (974 Ft) | 998 Ft | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (2,298 Ft) | 1,712 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (818 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (490 Ft) | 278 Ft | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (1,005 Ft) | 287 Ft | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (4,430 Ft) | 2,303 Ft | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (924 Ft) | 473 Ft | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (588 Ft) | 219 Ft | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 183% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,198 (846,006 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,828 (703,885 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (67,491 Ft) | 43,302 Ft | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,775 (683,538 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,188 (457,367 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (52,932 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (16,753 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (148,525 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (44,986 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,210 Ft) | 3,472 Ft | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (5,383 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (28,469 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (13,946 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (31,509 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (38,078 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 174% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,584 (10,619,442 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (664 Ft) | 485 Ft | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (45,620 Ft) | 9,090 Ft | + 402% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 46% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (1,989 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (6,926 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (21,945 Ft) | 16,176 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.34 (2,057 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (1,425 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.49 (1,727 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (951 Ft) | 489 Ft | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (927 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (7,253 Ft) | 3,784 Ft | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 52% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (14,584 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (9,900 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (49,991 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (28,019 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,389 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (1,380 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,432 Ft) | 724 Ft | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (189,383 Ft) | 196,028 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (34 Ft) | 21 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (16,630 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (5,849 Ft) | 2,871 Ft | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 120% more expensive than in Hungary
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