Cost of living in Italy compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 93% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (4,628 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,867 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (1,600 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (448 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (1,286 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (785 Ft) | 645 Ft | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,319 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (739 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (459 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (462 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,414 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (684 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (393 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 42% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,117 (403,557 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €823 (297,222 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (44,816 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €830 (299,806 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 (199,010 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (31,843 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (9,281 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (130,824 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (39,933 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (2,035 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,600 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (28,747 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (11,907 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (28,139 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (39,498 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,536 (8,504,802 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (519 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (12,965 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (1,752 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,035 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (25,859 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (1,860 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (1,117 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (923 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (735 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (666 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (6,280 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (11,706 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,471 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (37,022 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (23,037 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,358 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (587 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (1,745 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (166,129 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (56 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (17,758 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (2,030 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Hungary
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