- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,240 Ft) | 1,822 Ft | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,597 Ft) | 1,628 Ft | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (1,484 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (425 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (1,230 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (681 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,268 Ft) | 966 Ft | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (652 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (416 Ft) | 225 Ft | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (448 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,467 Ft) | 1,776 Ft | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (627 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (371 Ft) | 145 Ft | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,335 (432,376 Ft) | 249,107 Ft | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (290,890 Ft) | 171,366 Ft | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (43,192 Ft) | 44,829 Ft | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €810 (262,196 Ft) | 168,509 Ft | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €546 (176,719 Ft) | 113,740 Ft | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (32,622 Ft) | 27,879 Ft | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (7,554 Ft) | 3,017 Ft | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €389 (125,846 Ft) | 121,029 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (36,454 Ft) | 28,977 Ft | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (1,452 Ft) | 2,436 Ft | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,216 Ft) | 1,899 Ft | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (27,201 Ft) | 19,544 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (10,767 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (31,199 Ft) | 22,664 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (38,184 Ft) | 29,283 Ft | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 23% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,777 (7,052,011 Ft) | 5,474,410 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (500 Ft) | 373 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (11,382 Ft) | 9,687 Ft | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 57% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (3,038 Ft) | 2,604 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,697 Ft) | 3,079 Ft | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (27,645 Ft) | 11,741 Ft | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (1,659 Ft) | 1,237 Ft | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (1,180 Ft) | 944 Ft | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (1,055 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (709 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (653 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (5,745 Ft) | 2,993 Ft | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (11,113 Ft) | 6,723 Ft | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (5,434 Ft) | 3,310 Ft | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (20,900 Ft) | 14,744 Ft | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (22,013 Ft) | 11,966 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (2,848 Ft) | 1,608 Ft | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (525 Ft) | 654 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.10 (1,651 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (147,883 Ft) | 148,382 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (64 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (20,420 Ft) | 12,958 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (1,739 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Hungary
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