- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 81% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (3,914 Ft) | 1,915 Ft | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,487 Ft) | 1,561 Ft | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (1,347 Ft) | 708 Ft | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (405 Ft) | 262 Ft | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (1,158 Ft) | 615 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (707 Ft) | 507 Ft | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (1,918 Ft) | 972 Ft | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (620 Ft) | 352 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (413 Ft) | 210 Ft | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (407 Ft) | 231 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,334 Ft) | 1,755 Ft | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (636 Ft) | 387 Ft | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (378 Ft) | 164 Ft | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,346 (419,354 Ft) | 249,202 Ft | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (276,409 Ft) | 164,099 Ft | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (38,587 Ft) | 44,427 Ft | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (252,896 Ft) | 157,556 Ft | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (177,429 Ft) | 109,755 Ft | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (34,845 Ft) | 28,012 Ft | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (7,106 Ft) | 3,750 Ft | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (115,824 Ft) | 122,271 Ft | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (36,298 Ft) | 25,521 Ft | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (1,440 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,073 Ft) | 1,912 Ft | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (26,421 Ft) | 22,312 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (10,795 Ft) | 10,403 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (28,806 Ft) | 22,880 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (37,450 Ft) | 28,062 Ft | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (6,262,470 Ft) | 5,591,910 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (462 Ft) | 352 Ft | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (11,021 Ft) | 9,759 Ft | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 77% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (2,848 Ft) | 1,750 Ft | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (2,971 Ft) | 2,396 Ft | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (24,813 Ft) | 10,771 Ft | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (1,511 Ft) | 1,075 Ft | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (1,083 Ft) | 828 Ft | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (1,109 Ft) | 778 Ft | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (687 Ft) | 373 Ft | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (619 Ft) | 534 Ft | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (5,654 Ft) | 2,694 Ft | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (10,007 Ft) | 5,759 Ft | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (5,174 Ft) | 3,279 Ft | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (21,162 Ft) | 12,159 Ft | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (19,633 Ft) | 11,161 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (2,605 Ft) | 1,557 Ft | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (487 Ft) | 565 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (1,538 Ft) | 500 Ft | + 208% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (150,246 Ft) | 162,927 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (74 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (18,611 Ft) | 16,965 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (1,638 Ft) | 1,228 Ft | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,412 prices entered by 1,330 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Hungary
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