- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,200 Ft) | 1,846 Ft | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,575 Ft) | 1,615 Ft | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (1,434 Ft) | 759 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (414 Ft) | 267 Ft | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (1,257 Ft) | 640 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (707 Ft) | 555 Ft | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,038 Ft) | 956 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (670 Ft) | 382 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (433 Ft) | 209 Ft | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (437 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,397 Ft) | 1,710 Ft | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (625 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (398 Ft) | 139 Ft | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,303 (419,162 Ft) | 249,101 Ft | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (281,842 Ft) | 170,755 Ft | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (42,229 Ft) | 42,772 Ft | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (250,102 Ft) | 163,392 Ft | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (170,663 Ft) | 112,874 Ft | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (42,789 Ft) | 27,201 Ft | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (7,332 Ft) | 3,255 Ft | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (126,199 Ft) | 123,711 Ft | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (36,728 Ft) | 26,353 Ft | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (1,449 Ft) | 2,463 Ft | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,125 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (27,362 Ft) | 19,974 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (10,678 Ft) | 11,990 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (29,399 Ft) | 22,789 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (37,175 Ft) | 28,939 Ft | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (6,421,218 Ft) | 5,456,090 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (486 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (11,479 Ft) | 9,686 Ft | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (2,999 Ft) | 2,058 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,091 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (27,033 Ft) | 12,606 Ft | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (1,669 Ft) | 1,205 Ft | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (1,157 Ft) | 911 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (987 Ft) | 825 Ft | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (745 Ft) | 380 Ft | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (650 Ft) | 558 Ft | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (5,943 Ft) | 3,086 Ft | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (10,705 Ft) | 6,977 Ft | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (5,340 Ft) | 3,371 Ft | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (21,690 Ft) | 14,354 Ft | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (20,669 Ft) | 12,514 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (2,785 Ft) | 1,567 Ft | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (510 Ft) | 620 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (1,585 Ft) | 530 Ft | + 199% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (144,660 Ft) | 151,262 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (77 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (18,962 Ft) | 13,617 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (1,709 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Hungary
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