- 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 (4,135 Ft) | 1,819 Ft | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,449 Ft) | 1,597 Ft | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (1,441 Ft) | 743 Ft | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (405 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (1,252 Ft) | 628 Ft | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (782 Ft) | 556 Ft | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (1,654 Ft) | 970 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (708 Ft) | 385 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (356 Ft) | 207 Ft | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (778 Ft) | 237 Ft | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,179 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.35 (754 Ft) | 393 Ft | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (477 Ft) | 136 Ft | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 158% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,152 (690,747 Ft) | 253,783 Ft | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,692 (543,274 Ft) | 173,049 Ft | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (49,678 Ft) | 42,542 Ft | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,459 (468,274 Ft) | 163,732 Ft | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,089 (349,466 Ft) | 111,945 Ft | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €114 (36,596 Ft) | 27,888 Ft | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (13,567 Ft) | 3,277 Ft | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (133,822 Ft) | 122,551 Ft | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (33,529 Ft) | 26,290 Ft | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (3,404 Ft) | 2,425 Ft | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,068 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (25,690 Ft) | 19,990 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (11,116 Ft) | 11,674 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (28,430 Ft) | 22,783 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (31,179 Ft) | 28,455 Ft | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 137% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,766 (7,949,723 Ft) | 5,522,730 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (446 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (35,712 Ft) | 9,729 Ft | + 267% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 45% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.03 (1,616 Ft) | 2,058 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (5,256 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (17,796 Ft) | 11,669 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (1,517 Ft) | 1,151 Ft | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (1,015 Ft) | 911 Ft | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.88 (1,567 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (609 Ft) | 380 Ft | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (807 Ft) | 547 Ft | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (4,804 Ft) | 2,906 Ft | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 96% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (12,415 Ft) | 6,975 Ft | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (6,935 Ft) | 3,347 Ft | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (26,973 Ft) | 14,350 Ft | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (21,011 Ft) | 12,487 Ft | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,535 Ft) | 1,583 Ft | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (1,027 Ft) | 620 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (1,892 Ft) | 538 Ft | + 252% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (165,951 Ft) | 151,262 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (155 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (14,584 Ft) | 14,185 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (3,791 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,855 prices entered by 1,031 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 116% more expensive than in Hungary
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