Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,576 Ft) | 4,371 Ft | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (4,335 Ft) | 2,985 Ft | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (2,219 Ft) | 1,135 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (602 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 (1,760 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.55 (1,417 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (3,012 Ft) | 2,811 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (984 Ft) | 775 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (627 Ft) | 477 Ft | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (629 Ft) | 431 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,168 Ft) | 3,206 Ft | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (977 Ft) | 840 Ft | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (559 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,434 (573,187 Ft) | 477,049 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 (370,225 Ft) | 300,352 Ft | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (66,270 Ft) | 55,060 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,077 (430,407 Ft) | 286,686 Ft | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 (307,781 Ft) | 224,003 Ft | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (57,356 Ft) | 44,513 Ft | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (10,307 Ft) | 8,532 Ft | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €282 (112,733 Ft) | 148,118 Ft | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (55,995 Ft) | 34,756 Ft | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.93 (2,369 Ft) | 4,976 Ft | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (4,276 Ft) | 3,754 Ft | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (31,886 Ft) | 29,995 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (18,838 Ft) | 14,524 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (37,143 Ft) | 28,249 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (43,510 Ft) | 35,356 Ft | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 23% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,261 (11,294,407 Ft) | 11,202,900 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (708 Ft) | 617 Ft | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (14,130 Ft) | 9,366 Ft | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,960 Ft) | 4,568 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (5,526 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (39,610 Ft) | 23,535 Ft | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (1,569 Ft) | 2,389 Ft | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.78 (1,513 Ft) | 1,452 Ft | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (1,386 Ft) | 2,032 Ft | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (827 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (690 Ft) | 1,079 Ft | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (7,771 Ft) | 5,960 Ft | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (16,494 Ft) | 15,022 Ft | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,741 Ft) | 6,056 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (27,478 Ft) | 18,954 Ft | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (27,414 Ft) | 21,830 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,783 Ft) | 2,293 Ft | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.40 (957 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.22 (2,085 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (270,696 Ft) | 228,773 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 28 Ft | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (21,257 Ft) | 18,545 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (2,335 Ft) | 2,340 Ft | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Hungary
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