Cost of living in Pécs (Hungary) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Pécs (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pécs (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,292 Ft (C$5.39) | C$20 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,485 Ft (C$6) | C$10 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 747 Ft (C$3.12) | C$5.78 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 206 Ft (C$0.86) | C$1.98 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 563 Ft (C$2.35) | C$4.18 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 481 Ft (C$2.01) | C$3.04 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,072 Ft (C$4.47) | C$10 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 297 Ft (C$1.24) | C$4.24 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 170 Ft (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 239 Ft (C$1.00) | C$3.41 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,550 Ft (C$6) | C$19 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 400 Ft (C$1.67) | C$2.48 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 112 Ft (C$0.47) | C$1.93 | 76% |
| Housing in Pécs (Hungary) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Pécs (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 133,220 Ft (C$556) | C$2,136 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 95,701 Ft (C$399) | C$1,241 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 34,184 Ft (C$143) | C$133 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 88,226 Ft (C$368) | C$1,120 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 53,457 Ft (C$223) | C$806 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 29,426 Ft (C$123) | C$66 | 85% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 3,293 Ft (C$14) | C$54 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 109,122 Ft (C$455) | C$311 | 46% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 17,879 Ft (C$75) | C$97 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 2,693 Ft (C$11) | C$10 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,626 Ft (C$7) | C$25 | 73% |
| Clothes in Pécs (Hungary) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Pécs (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 20,108 Ft (C$84) | C$60 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 9,192 Ft (C$38) | C$39 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 20,918 Ft (C$87) | C$98 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 19,358 Ft (C$81) | C$117 | 31% |
| Transportation in Pécs (Hungary) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Pécs (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 5,414,460 Ft (C$22,583) | C$22,942 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 374 Ft (C$1.56) | C$1.39 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 6,234 Ft (C$26) | C$67 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 3,882 Ft (C$16) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Pécs (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Pécs (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,733 Ft (C$7) | C$8 | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,116 Ft (C$9) | C$22 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 7,588 Ft (C$32) | C$77 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 771 Ft (C$3.21) | C$6 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 819 Ft (C$3.42) | C$3.85 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 802 Ft (C$3.34) | C$4.28 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 418 Ft (C$1.74) | C$3.11 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 422 Ft (C$1.76) | C$2.46 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 1,844 Ft (C$8) | C$20 | 61% |
| Entertainment in Pécs (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Pécs (Hungary) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 4,446 Ft (C$19) | C$52 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 2,815 Ft (C$12) | C$26 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 7,424 Ft (C$31) | C$117 | 74% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 7,260 Ft (C$30) | C$96 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 1,222 Ft (C$5.10) | C$9 | 45% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 448 Ft (C$1.87) | C$5.42 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 422 Ft (C$1.76) | C$7 | 73% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 194,327 Ft (C$811) | C$647 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 30 Ft (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 7,111 Ft (C$30) | C$35 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,086 Ft (C$4.53) | C$11 | 59% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,157 (756,979 Ft) in Pécs.