Cost of living in Cork (Ireland) is 150% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 140% | |||
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Food in Cork (Ireland) is 140% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cork | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (6,490 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 199% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (4,277 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (2,517 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 249% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (486 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.06 (1,597 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (1,010 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,559 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (948 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (558 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.95 (1,159 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 292% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (5,275 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 356% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (1,112 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (476 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 125% | |
Housing | + 266% | |||
Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 266% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cork | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,096 (824,075 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | + 390% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,401 (550,905 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | + 391% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (94,689 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,590 (625,158 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 669% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,231 (484,226 Ft) | 61,556 Ft | + 687% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (58,652 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (18,141 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 455% | |
40” flat screen tv | €429 (168,811 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (45,339 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,645 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (5,588 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 39% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (24,246 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (15,480 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (35,387 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (37,963 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 130% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,092 (11,439,714 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (702 Ft) | 526 Ft | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (25,234 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 236% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (7,884 Ft) | 4,453 Ft | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 40% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cork | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (2,134 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (6,276 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (21,927 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (1,698 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (939 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (1,557 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (658 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.89 (1,137 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 167% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (6,070 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 224% | |
Entertainment | + 138% | |||
Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 138% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cork | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (15,163 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (9,200 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (35,156 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (24,935 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 225% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,780 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 265% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (1,416 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,488 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (172,019 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (100 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 176% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (21,282 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 171% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (5,784 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 424% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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