Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,714 Ft (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,476 Ft (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (C$3.44) | C$5.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (C$0.92) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (C$2.10) | C$4.48 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 522 Ft (C$2.22) | C$3.04 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 847 Ft (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (C$1.46) | C$4.24 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (C$0.86) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (C$5.56) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 348 Ft (C$1.48) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Ft (C$0.35) | C$1.93 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (C$537) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (C$357) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (C$171) | C$133 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (C$429) | C$1,120 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,243 Ft (C$244) | C$806 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,991 Ft (C$119) | C$66 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,701 Ft (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (C$504) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (C$88) | C$97 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (C$4.27) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,798 Ft (C$89) | C$60 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (C$93) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,718 Ft (C$92) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,460,590 Ft (C$23,252) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (C$1.61) | C$1.42 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,219 Ft (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,321 Ft (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Ft (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,249 Ft (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,619 Ft (C$32) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 996 Ft (C$4.24) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (C$3.22) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (C$3.37) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (C$1.27) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (C$1.62) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,240 Ft (C$22) | C$52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,928 Ft (C$12) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,900 Ft (C$38) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,438 Ft (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (C$5.58) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 475 Ft (C$2.02) | C$5.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Ft (C$1.67) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 156,667 Ft (C$667) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Ft (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,493 Ft (C$32) | C$35 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,048 Ft (C$4.46) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 176 prices entered by 12 different people.
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$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,898 (680,479 Ft) in Szeged.
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