Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,572 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,844 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (1,600 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (439 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (1,296 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (800 Ft) | 645 Ft | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,372 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (729 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (477 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (446 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,425 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (677 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (349 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (394,009 Ft) | 308,530 Ft | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (268,862 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (42,565 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €841 (301,533 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (193,678 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (29,792 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (8,570 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (126,700 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (36,828 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (2,054 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (3,858 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (29,203 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (13,018 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (27,367 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (39,922 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 29% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (8,668,631 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (507 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (12,979 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (2,004 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,150 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (27,630 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (2,009 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (1,184 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (1,027 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (700 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (654 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (6,201 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (11,686 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,479 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (28,735 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (23,475 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,221 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (596 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (1,734 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 242% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (163,540 Ft) | 173,185 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (82 Ft) | 32 Ft | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (17,076 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (1,992 Ft) | 1,437 Ft | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Hungary
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