Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 55% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,487 Ft) | 3,667 Ft | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (4,048 Ft) | 2,552 Ft | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (2,113 Ft) | 1,056 Ft | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (557 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (1,473 Ft) | 1,277 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (1,224 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,892 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (895 Ft) | 586 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (708 Ft) | 434 Ft | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (549 Ft) | 413 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,825 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (980 Ft) | 708 Ft | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (611 Ft) | 281 Ft | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,663 (654,769 Ft) | 382,709 Ft | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,181 (465,208 Ft) | 284,416 Ft | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €214 (84,177 Ft) | 51,228 Ft | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,144 (450,471 Ft) | 239,186 Ft | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (295,561 Ft) | 188,561 Ft | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (50,104 Ft) | 59,008 Ft | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (13,288 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (125,441 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (44,345 Ft) | 37,109 Ft | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,659 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,070 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 24% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (33,599 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (14,749 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (38,232 Ft) | 30,287 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (48,509 Ft) | 46,185 Ft | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,562 (11,248,842 Ft) | 10,122,800 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (727 Ft) | 637 Ft | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (15,222 Ft) | 9,094 Ft | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (3,585 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,777 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €115 (45,361 Ft) | 25,688 Ft | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (2,564 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (1,424 Ft) | 1,258 Ft | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (1,276 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (1,083 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (888 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (8,012 Ft) | 4,414 Ft | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 83% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Italy | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (16,517 Ft) | 10,636 Ft | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,214 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (41,410 Ft) | 14,895 Ft | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (31,242 Ft) | 17,908 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,697 Ft) | 1,826 Ft | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (729 Ft) | 1,294 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (1,945 Ft) | 913 Ft | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (323,403 Ft) | 208,928 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (151 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (19,015 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,378 Ft) | 2,147 Ft | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Hungary
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