- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 92% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,087 Ft) | 1,840 Ft | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,545 Ft) | 1,582 Ft | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (1,387 Ft) | 712 Ft | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (416 Ft) | 257 Ft | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (1,231 Ft) | 623 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (710 Ft) | 514 Ft | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,002 Ft) | 942 Ft | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (660 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (430 Ft) | 209 Ft | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (422 Ft) | 225 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,399 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (648 Ft) | 384 Ft | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (401 Ft) | 142 Ft | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,344 (433,161 Ft) | 248,046 Ft | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (289,438 Ft) | 167,774 Ft | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (39,762 Ft) | 40,412 Ft | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €792 (255,282 Ft) | 159,985 Ft | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €560 (180,456 Ft) | 110,858 Ft | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (39,971 Ft) | 28,178 Ft | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (7,326 Ft) | 3,631 Ft | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €385 (123,915 Ft) | 119,455 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (39,060 Ft) | 24,536 Ft | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.73 (1,523 Ft) | 2,337 Ft | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,174 Ft) | 2,054 Ft | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (27,062 Ft) | 21,728 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (11,020 Ft) | 10,914 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (28,751 Ft) | 22,212 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (38,423 Ft) | 27,495 Ft | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,211 (6,513,040 Ft) | 5,537,590 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (480 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (11,368 Ft) | 9,750 Ft | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 78% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (2,984 Ft) | 1,855 Ft | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (2,971 Ft) | 2,309 Ft | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (26,730 Ft) | 10,894 Ft | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (1,564 Ft) | 950 Ft | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (1,111 Ft) | 889 Ft | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (991 Ft) | 805 Ft | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (702 Ft) | 385 Ft | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (640 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (6,043 Ft) | 2,800 Ft | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (10,313 Ft) | 6,323 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (5,422 Ft) | 3,322 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (20,855 Ft) | 12,273 Ft | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (20,232 Ft) | 11,370 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (2,730 Ft) | 1,503 Ft | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (506 Ft) | 590 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (1,595 Ft) | 510 Ft | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (154,681 Ft) | 158,972 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (79 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (18,868 Ft) | 14,629 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (1,697 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,605 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Hungary
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