Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (C$2.96) | C$5.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (C$2.57) | C$4.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (C$2.88) | C$3.04 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (C$4.38) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (C$1.78) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (C$1.23) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (C$1.06) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (C$1.93) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (C$0.70) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (C$1,405) | C$2,136 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (C$901) | C$1,241 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (C$198) | C$133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (C$874) | C$1,120 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (C$596) | C$806 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (C$129) | C$66 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (C$524) | C$311 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (C$110) | C$97 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (C$108) | C$60 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (C$111) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (C$28,811) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (C$1.63) | C$1.39 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (C$42) | C$67 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (C$80) | C$77 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (C$4.64) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (C$3.54) | C$3.85 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (C$3.27) | C$4.28 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (C$1.94) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (C$30) | C$52 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (C$73) | C$117 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (C$45) | C$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (C$2.80) | C$5.42 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (C$2.09) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (C$660) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (C$48) | C$35 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 618 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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