Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Békéscsaba (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$5.53) | C$10 | 45% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 780 Ft (C$3.23) | C$5.78 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 240 Ft (C$1.00) | C$1.98 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 429 Ft (C$1.78) | C$4.18 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 450 Ft (C$1.87) | C$3.04 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,101 Ft (C$4.57) | C$10 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 208 Ft (C$0.86) | C$4.24 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 142 Ft (C$0.59) | C$3.76 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 193 Ft (C$0.80) | C$3.41 | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,112 Ft (C$4.61) | C$19 | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 370 Ft (C$1.54) | C$2.48 | 38% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 132 Ft (C$0.55) | C$1.93 | 72% |
| Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Békéscsaba (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 71,377 Ft (C$296) | C$2,136 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 38,776 Ft (C$161) | C$1,241 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 23,031 Ft (C$96) | C$133 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 40,000 Ft (C$166) | C$1,120 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 40,000 Ft (C$166) | 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 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 200,000 Ft (C$829) | C$311 | 166% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 19,000 Ft (C$79) | C$97 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 2,925 Ft (C$12) | C$10 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | C$25 | - |
| Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Békéscsaba (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 16,201 Ft (C$67) | C$60 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 8,741 Ft (C$36) | C$39 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 16,938 Ft (C$70) | C$98 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 17,995 Ft (C$75) | C$117 | 36% |
| Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Békéscsaba (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 2,000,000 Ft (C$8,294) | C$22,942 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 375 Ft (C$1.55) | C$1.39 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 7,588 Ft (C$31) | C$67 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Békéscsaba (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,133 Ft (C$4.70) | C$8 | 43% |
| 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$3.01) | C$6 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 656 Ft (C$2.72) | C$3.85 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 1,067 Ft (C$4.42) | C$4.28 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 423 Ft (C$1.75) | C$3.11 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 317 Ft (C$1.31) | C$2.46 | 47% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 1,933 Ft (C$8) | C$20 | 60% |
| Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Békéscsaba (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 4,167 Ft (C$17) | C$52 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 2,910 Ft (C$12) | C$26 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 4,933 Ft (C$20) | C$117 | 83% |
| 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$5.39) | C$9 | 42% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 200 Ft (C$0.83) | C$5.42 | 85% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 304 Ft (C$1.26) | 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$12) | C$35 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 996 Ft (C$4.13) | C$11 | 62% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,770 (667,883 Ft) in Békéscsaba.