Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,051 Ft (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,689 Ft (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 Ft (C$3.06) | C$5.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 248 Ft (C$1.05) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 608 Ft (C$2.59) | C$4.48 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 569 Ft (C$2.42) | C$3.04 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 910 Ft (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 322 Ft (C$1.37) | C$4.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 245 Ft (C$1.04) | C$3.76 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 256 Ft (C$1.09) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,756 Ft (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 417 Ft (C$1.78) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Ft (C$0.66) | C$1.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 284,770 Ft (C$1,213) | C$2,136 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 214,761 Ft (C$915) | C$1,241 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,136 Ft (C$201) | C$133 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 209,641 Ft (C$893) | C$1,120 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,396 Ft (C$628) | C$806 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,393 Ft (C$125) | C$66 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,674 Ft (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,720 Ft (C$527) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,467 Ft (C$104) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,154 Ft (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,428 Ft (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,106 Ft (C$94) | C$60 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,682 Ft (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,038 Ft (C$107) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,038 Ft (C$115) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,186,530 Ft (C$26,344) | C$22,935 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 390 Ft (C$1.66) | C$1.42 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,565 Ft (C$41) | C$67 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,117 Ft (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,201 Ft (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,688 Ft (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,471 Ft (C$57) | C$77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,169 Ft (C$4.98) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 838 Ft (C$3.57) | C$3.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 771 Ft (C$3.28) | C$4.28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 434 Ft (C$1.85) | C$3.11 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 436 Ft (C$1.85) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,083 Ft (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,293 Ft (C$31) | C$52 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,606 Ft (C$15) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,673 Ft (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,123 Ft (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,909 Ft (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 689 Ft (C$2.94) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 548 Ft (C$2.33) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 142,179 Ft (C$605) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,923 Ft (C$55) | C$35 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,395 Ft (C$5.94) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,822 (897,550 Ft) in Budapest.
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