Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 59% | |||
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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 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (C$3.43) | C$5.78 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (C$0.92) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (C$2.09) | C$4.18 | - 50% | |
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$3.60) | C$10 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (C$1.45) | 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$0.95) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (C$5.54) | 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 | - 62% | |||
Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (C$536) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (C$356) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (C$170) | C$133 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (C$428) | C$1,120 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,675 Ft (C$249) | C$806 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,834 Ft (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,590 Ft (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (C$502) | C$311 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (C$87) | C$97 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (C$4.26) | 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$88) | C$60 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
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$23,179) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (C$1.60) | C$1.39 | + 15% | |
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 | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 43% 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$4.23) | C$6 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (C$3.21) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (C$3.36) | C$4.28 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (C$1.26) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (C$1.61) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 58% 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 | - 52% | |
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$5.56) | 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 | 161,225 Ft (C$684) | C$647 | + 6% | |
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$4.45) | C$11 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,070 (723,151 Ft) in Szeged.
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