Cost of living in Miskolc (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Miskolc (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Miskolc (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,437 Ft (C$6) | C$20 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,441 Ft (C$6) | C$10 | 40% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 730 Ft (C$3.06) | C$5.78 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 254 Ft (C$1.06) | C$1.98 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 711 Ft (C$2.98) | C$4.18 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 532 Ft (C$2.23) | C$3.04 | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 944 Ft (C$3.95) | C$10 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 298 Ft (C$1.25) | C$4.24 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 190 Ft (C$0.79) | C$3.76 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 243 Ft (C$1.02) | C$3.41 | 70% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,127 Ft (C$4.71) | C$19 | 75% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 389 Ft (C$1.63) | C$2.48 | 34% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 88 Ft (C$0.37) | C$1.93 | 81% |
| Housing in Miskolc (Hungary) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Miskolc (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 106,784 Ft (C$447) | C$2,136 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 70,468 Ft (C$295) | C$1,241 | 76% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 41,277 Ft (C$173) | C$133 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 75,937 Ft (C$318) | C$1,120 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 55,605 Ft (C$233) | C$806 | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 21,739 Ft (C$91) | C$66 | 37% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 3,124 Ft (C$13) | C$54 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 115,210 Ft (C$482) | C$311 | 55% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 22,636 Ft (C$95) | C$97 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 1,564 Ft (C$7) | C$10 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,939 Ft (C$8) | C$25 | 68% |
| Clothes in Miskolc (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Miskolc (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 13,618 Ft (C$57) | C$60 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 7,898 Ft (C$33) | C$39 | 16% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 21,235 Ft (C$89) | C$98 | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 23,455 Ft (C$98) | C$117 | 16% |
| Transportation in Miskolc (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Miskolc (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 5,555,690 Ft (C$23,249) | C$22,942 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 368 Ft (C$1.54) | C$1.39 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 7,301 Ft (C$31) | C$67 | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 2,667 Ft (C$11) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Miskolc (Hungary) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Miskolc (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,585 Ft (C$7) | C$8 | 20% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 1,688 Ft (C$7) | C$22 | 68% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 7,278 Ft (C$30) | C$77 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 800 Ft (C$3.35) | C$6 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 915 Ft (C$3.83) | C$3.85 | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 691 Ft (C$2.89) | C$4.28 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 302 Ft (C$1.26) | C$3.11 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 520 Ft (C$2.17) | C$2.46 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 1,708 Ft (C$7) | C$20 | 64% |
| Entertainment in Miskolc (Hungary) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Miskolc (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 4,879 Ft (C$20) | C$52 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,049 Ft (C$13) | C$26 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 5,547 Ft (C$23) | C$117 | 80% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 8,311 Ft (C$35) | C$96 | 64% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 1,068 Ft (C$4.47) | C$9 | 52% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 455 Ft (C$1.90) | C$5.42 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 341 Ft (C$1.43) | C$7 | 78% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 111,177 Ft (C$465) | C$647 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 41 Ft (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 11,518 Ft (C$48) | C$35 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,154 Ft (C$4.83) | C$11 | 56% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,180 (759,872 Ft) in Miskolc.