- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 103% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,107 Ft) | 1,823 Ft | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,454 Ft) | 1,627 Ft | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (1,436 Ft) | 764 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (399 Ft) | 263 Ft | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (1,256 Ft) | 640 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (816 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (1,665 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (719 Ft) | 387 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (364 Ft) | 226 Ft | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (776 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (4,078 Ft) | 1,717 Ft | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (750 Ft) | 397 Ft | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (485 Ft) | 138 Ft | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 157% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,134 (685,480 Ft) | 248,791 Ft | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,692 (543,578 Ft) | 168,179 Ft | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (49,206 Ft) | 44,003 Ft | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,496 (480,631 Ft) | 167,997 Ft | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (350,311 Ft) | 113,101 Ft | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (35,968 Ft) | 27,776 Ft | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (13,528 Ft) | 3,245 Ft | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (127,850 Ft) | 120,074 Ft | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (33,179 Ft) | 26,389 Ft | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (3,453 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (4,059 Ft) | 1,824 Ft | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (26,447 Ft) | 19,564 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (11,124 Ft) | 12,244 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (28,471 Ft) | 22,928 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (31,615 Ft) | 28,358 Ft | + 11% | |
| 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 | €24,134 (7,754,036 Ft) | 5,451,530 Ft | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (452 Ft) | 371 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (35,633 Ft) | 9,680 Ft | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 37% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 (1,602 Ft) | 2,552 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (5,261 Ft) | 3,003 Ft | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (17,883 Ft) | 12,014 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (1,519 Ft) | 1,178 Ft | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (985 Ft) | 924 Ft | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (1,548 Ft) | 761 Ft | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (605 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (772 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (4,738 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 108% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (12,534 Ft) | 6,494 Ft | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (6,820 Ft) | 3,338 Ft | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (27,427 Ft) | 14,785 Ft | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (21,594 Ft) | 11,500 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,554 Ft) | 1,554 Ft | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (1,041 Ft) | 649 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (1,899 Ft) | 503 Ft | + 278% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (166,107 Ft) | 147,632 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (155 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 437% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (14,884 Ft) | 13,098 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (3,831 Ft) | 1,247 Ft | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,389 prices entered by 1,020 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 116% more expensive than in Hungary
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