Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 80% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (6,637 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (4,176 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 (2,144 Ft) | 969 Ft | + 121% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (552 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 (1,838 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (1,176 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,557 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (1,077 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (663 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 (1,117 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 205% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (5,549 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 161% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (1,149 Ft) | 638 Ft | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 (703 Ft) | 394 Ft | + 78% | |
Housing | + 171% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 171% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (1,062,599 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 (820,511 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (99,356 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (744,535 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 (578,166 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (65,995 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (15,803 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | + 197% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (147,620 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (43,654 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (4,579 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (6,282 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 35% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (35,586 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (18,317 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (39,876 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (40,518 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 86% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 (11,878,665 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (681 Ft) | 622 Ft | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (29,160 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | + 202% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 42% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (3,431 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (6,832 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (25,197 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (2,188 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (1,769 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (2,603 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (1,095 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (1,196 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (8,531 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 117% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Ireland | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (21,548 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (9,294 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 (81,150 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | + 387% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (39,599 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (5,221 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (1,461 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,769 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 244% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 (295,328 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (132 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 333% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (22,260 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (5,942 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | + 185% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 104% more expensive than in Hungary
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