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Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 86% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,032 Ft) | 1,842 Ft | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,563 Ft) | 1,566 Ft | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 (1,409 Ft) | 721 Ft | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (398 Ft) | 247 Ft | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (1,095 Ft) | 574 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (676 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,180 Ft) | 945 Ft | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (618 Ft) | 335 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (425 Ft) | 218 Ft | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (434 Ft) | 236 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,482 Ft) | 1,604 Ft | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (610 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (344 Ft) | 143 Ft | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,316 (421,253 Ft) | 241,435 Ft | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (287,304 Ft) | 156,195 Ft | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (42,373 Ft) | 45,914 Ft | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €804 (257,352 Ft) | 172,252 Ft | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €542 (173,278 Ft) | 116,596 Ft | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €134 (42,787 Ft) | 29,683 Ft | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (7,801 Ft) | 2,911 Ft | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (125,232 Ft) | 117,095 Ft | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (35,236 Ft) | 26,301 Ft | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.37 (1,399 Ft) | 2,788 Ft | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,156 Ft) | 1,677 Ft | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (26,395 Ft) | 16,541 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (10,024 Ft) | 11,721 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (30,582 Ft) | 23,162 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (37,166 Ft) | 28,450 Ft | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,404 (7,168,993 Ft) | 5,702,700 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (498 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (11,228 Ft) | 9,571 Ft | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,685 Ft) | 2,216 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (2,758 Ft) | 2,750 Ft | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (27,673 Ft) | 10,923 Ft | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.27 (1,686 Ft) | 1,204 Ft | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (1,074 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (1,027 Ft) | 769 Ft | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (643 Ft) | 373 Ft | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (585 Ft) | 520 Ft | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (5,713 Ft) | 2,417 Ft | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (11,401 Ft) | 7,290 Ft | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (5,552 Ft) | 3,344 Ft | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (22,628 Ft) | 14,886 Ft | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (21,489 Ft) | 10,880 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (2,915 Ft) | 1,544 Ft | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (522 Ft) | 642 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.17 (1,655 Ft) | 529 Ft | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €434 (138,945 Ft) | 150,704 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (62 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (21,258 Ft) | 12,075 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (1,738 Ft) | 1,268 Ft | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Hungary
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