Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 90% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (4,915 Ft) | 2,226 Ft | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,888 Ft) | 1,700 Ft | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 (1,520 Ft) | 683 Ft | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (447 Ft) | 254 Ft | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (1,255 Ft) | 619 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (746 Ft) | 622 Ft | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,249 Ft) | 1,031 Ft | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (677 Ft) | 421 Ft | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (462 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (415 Ft) | 254 Ft | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,282 Ft) | 1,719 Ft | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (671 Ft) | 438 Ft | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (438 Ft) | 156 Ft | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 (465,303 Ft) | 305,474 Ft | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €894 (321,626 Ft) | 210,002 Ft | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (43,241 Ft) | 45,386 Ft | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 (313,049 Ft) | 202,303 Ft | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €607 (218,621 Ft) | 138,014 Ft | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (33,586 Ft) | 29,552 Ft | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (8,256 Ft) | 3,968 Ft | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (135,148 Ft) | 105,278 Ft | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (42,524 Ft) | 27,432 Ft | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (1,849 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (3,816 Ft) | 2,372 Ft | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (30,409 Ft) | 26,277 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (12,407 Ft) | 10,426 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (30,826 Ft) | 26,671 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (41,859 Ft) | 26,563 Ft | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,229 (8,361,171 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (536 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (13,014 Ft) | 9,788 Ft | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (2,164 Ft) | 2,475 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,429 Ft) | 2,000 Ft | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (29,142 Ft) | 21,638 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (2,017 Ft) | 1,179 Ft | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (1,291 Ft) | 826 Ft | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (987 Ft) | 804 Ft | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (792 Ft) | 416 Ft | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (739 Ft) | 470 Ft | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (6,507 Ft) | 4,088 Ft | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (12,419 Ft) | 6,760 Ft | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,381 Ft) | 3,782 Ft | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (30,186 Ft) | 16,941 Ft | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (22,239 Ft) | 10,919 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,160 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (539 Ft) | 679 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 (1,792 Ft) | 489 Ft | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (161,564 Ft) | 149,958 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (68 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (19,738 Ft) | 12,777 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (1,974 Ft) | 1,397 Ft | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Hungary
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