- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 108% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,144 Ft) | 1,805 Ft | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,450 Ft) | 1,552 Ft | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (1,483 Ft) | 729 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (395 Ft) | 258 Ft | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (1,244 Ft) | 636 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (784 Ft) | 533 Ft | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (1,667 Ft) | 953 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (680 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (367 Ft) | 213 Ft | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.34 (757 Ft) | 228 Ft | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,254 Ft) | 1,729 Ft | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (741 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (477 Ft) | 152 Ft | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 158% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,154 (695,905 Ft) | 249,856 Ft | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,680 (542,914 Ft) | 173,302 Ft | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (48,986 Ft) | 40,948 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,465 (473,340 Ft) | 163,377 Ft | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,063 (343,444 Ft) | 112,072 Ft | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (35,229 Ft) | 28,347 Ft | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (13,560 Ft) | 3,433 Ft | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €435 (140,509 Ft) | 118,313 Ft | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (35,566 Ft) | 23,934 Ft | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,093 Ft) | 2,350 Ft | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,052 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (26,367 Ft) | 21,784 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (10,799 Ft) | 10,948 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (28,494 Ft) | 22,199 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (31,980 Ft) | 27,560 Ft | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 142% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,001 (8,077,497 Ft) | 5,499,420 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (443 Ft) | 360 Ft | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (36,686 Ft) | 9,759 Ft | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 55% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.91 (1,585 Ft) | 1,863 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (5,701 Ft) | 2,537 Ft | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (17,742 Ft) | 11,253 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (1,559 Ft) | 950 Ft | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (1,051 Ft) | 887 Ft | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.03 (1,626 Ft) | 794 Ft | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (652 Ft) | 385 Ft | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (863 Ft) | 490 Ft | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (4,868 Ft) | 2,833 Ft | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 104% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (12,111 Ft) | 6,388 Ft | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (6,840 Ft) | 3,318 Ft | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (27,734 Ft) | 12,097 Ft | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (21,556 Ft) | 11,507 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,549 Ft) | 1,499 Ft | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (1,020 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.85 (1,890 Ft) | 515 Ft | + 267% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (167,481 Ft) | 158,972 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (146 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (14,377 Ft) | 14,048 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (3,794 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,138 prices entered by 1,051 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 119% more expensive than in Hungary
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