Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,772 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,876 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (1,593 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 126% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (442 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.61 (1,302 Ft) | 596 Ft | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (770 Ft) | 634 Ft | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,269 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (669 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (469 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (442 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,456 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (652 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (347 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 115% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Italy is 37% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (379,231 Ft) | 295,399 Ft | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (262,301 Ft) | 197,370 Ft | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (41,965 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (291,179 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (197,787 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (32,762 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (8,305 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | €370 (133,236 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (41,895 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (1,957 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (3,874 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (30,783 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (12,706 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (30,177 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (38,665 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,523 (8,835,126 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (515 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (13,127 Ft) | 9,805 Ft | + 34% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,397 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,432 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (29,169 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (2,019 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (1,292 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (933 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (752 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (720 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (6,382 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 74% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (12,462 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,387 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (30,214 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (24,063 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,285 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (608 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (1,762 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 247% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 (167,657 Ft) | 159,516 Ft | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (68 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (18,032 Ft) | 12,368 Ft | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (1,997 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
360.281
HUF
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,856 prices entered by 399 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Hungary
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 97% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Hungary
- Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Andorra is 93% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Hungary
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Hungary