Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 86% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (6,529 Ft) | 2,744 Ft | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,232 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (2,132 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (510 Ft) | 340 Ft | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (1,350 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (950 Ft) | 998 Ft | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,534 Ft) | 1,712 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (850 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (653 Ft) | 278 Ft | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (496 Ft) | 287 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,550 Ft) | 2,303 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (681 Ft) | 473 Ft | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (482 Ft) | 219 Ft | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,139 (435,871 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (291,467 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (76,494 Ft) | 43,302 Ft | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (269,568 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 (214,997 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (50,510 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (9,662 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (148,907 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (51,036 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 (1,729 Ft) | 3,472 Ft | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,829 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (27,855 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (13,096 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (31,986 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (46,480 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (9,725,495 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (656 Ft) | 485 Ft | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (13,521 Ft) | 9,090 Ft | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (3,670 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,247 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (29,064 Ft) | 16,176 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.70 (1,798 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.01 (1,151 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (1,087 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (873 Ft) | 489 Ft | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (640 Ft) | 768 Ft | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (6,355 Ft) | 3,784 Ft | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (15,432 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,386 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (21,445 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (27,682 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,466 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (639 Ft) | 930 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 (1,898 Ft) | 724 Ft | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (196,717 Ft) | 196,028 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (64 Ft) | 21 Ft | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (19,896 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (2,235 Ft) | 2,871 Ft | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Hungary
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