Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 92% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,667 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,932 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (1,638 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (450 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (1,325 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (816 Ft) | 645 Ft | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,428 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (737 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (479 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (460 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,476 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (682 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (361 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,030 (378,197 Ft) | 308,530 Ft | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 (275,811 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (43,306 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (309,165 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (198,244 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (31,377 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (8,921 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (129,661 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (37,689 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (2,064 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (3,855 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (28,367 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (13,315 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (27,976 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (39,907 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 50% | |
| 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 | €23,830 (8,746,253 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (519 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (13,279 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (1,780 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,224 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (27,868 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (1,896 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (1,129 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (931 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (719 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (651 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (6,162 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (11,684 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,649 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (29,245 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (23,766 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,312 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 (605 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (1,738 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 242% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €458 (168,106 Ft) | 173,185 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (70 Ft) | 32 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (17,729 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.61 (2,058 Ft) | 1,437 Ft | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Hungary
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