Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,482 Ft) | 2,079 Ft | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,736 Ft) | 1,709 Ft | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (1,484 Ft) | 731 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (416 Ft) | 245 Ft | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (1,147 Ft) | 603 Ft | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (659 Ft) | 568 Ft | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,254 Ft) | 912 Ft | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (606 Ft) | 323 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (446 Ft) | 251 Ft | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (444 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,240 Ft) | 1,659 Ft | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (646 Ft) | 416 Ft | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (456 Ft) | 146 Ft | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,322 (447,092 Ft) | 273,607 Ft | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €925 (312,953 Ft) | 208,029 Ft | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (39,374 Ft) | 48,184 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €812 (274,582 Ft) | 194,660 Ft | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (208,348 Ft) | 144,022 Ft | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (29,071 Ft) | 29,437 Ft | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (7,887 Ft) | 3,599 Ft | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (114,044 Ft) | 123,411 Ft | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (37,013 Ft) | 24,292 Ft | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.95 (1,675 Ft) | 2,302 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,505 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (29,068 Ft) | 21,021 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (10,397 Ft) | 9,716 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (29,825 Ft) | 24,568 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (39,258 Ft) | 27,096 Ft | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 27% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 (7,729,626 Ft) | 6,088,790 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (526 Ft) | 391 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (12,146 Ft) | 9,550 Ft | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,530 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,230 Ft) | 2,413 Ft | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (27,310 Ft) | 11,169 Ft | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (2,038 Ft) | 1,342 Ft | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (1,090 Ft) | 924 Ft | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (902 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (768 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (620 Ft) | 487 Ft | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,451 Ft) | 2,806 Ft | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (12,432 Ft) | 6,923 Ft | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (5,696 Ft) | 3,622 Ft | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (32,090 Ft) | 13,228 Ft | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (21,305 Ft) | 12,312 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (2,954 Ft) | 1,749 Ft | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.48 (500 Ft) | 660 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (1,690 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (150,532 Ft) | 148,747 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (51 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (20,317 Ft) | 12,289 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (1,824 Ft) | 1,385 Ft | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Hungary
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