Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft (C$5.65) | C$10 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft (C$3.30) | C$5.78 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft (C$1.02) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 429 Ft (C$1.82) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft (C$1.90) | C$3.04 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft (C$4.66) | C$10 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft (C$0.88) | C$4.24 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft (C$0.60) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft (C$0.82) | C$3.41 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft (C$4.71) | C$19 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 370 Ft (C$1.57) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft (C$0.56) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,377 Ft (C$302) | C$2,136 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,776 Ft (C$164) | C$1,241 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft (C$97) | C$133 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Ft (C$169) | C$1,120 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft (C$169) | C$806 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft (C$14) | C$54 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Ft (C$846) | C$311 | + 172% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft (C$80) | C$97 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft (C$69) | C$60 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft (C$72) | C$98 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft (C$8,463) | C$22,935 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft (C$1.59) | C$1.39 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft (C$4.80) | C$8 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 725 Ft (C$3.07) | C$6 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft (C$2.78) | C$3.85 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft (C$4.51) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (C$1.79) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft (C$1.34) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft (C$21) | C$117 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft (C$5.50) | C$9 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft (C$0.85) | C$5.42 | - 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft (C$1.29) | C$7 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft (C$13) | C$35 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft (C$4.21) | C$11 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,784 (657,865 Ft) in Békéscsaba.
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