Cost of living in Szeged (Hungary) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Szeged | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,168 Ft (C$9) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,786 Ft (C$7) | C$13 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 722 Ft (C$2.83) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 346 Ft (C$1.36) | C$2.41 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 767 Ft (C$3.01) | C$4.70 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Ft (C$4.71) | C$3.95 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,559 Ft (C$6) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465 Ft (C$1.83) | C$4.85 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 305 Ft (C$1.20) | C$3.95 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 295 Ft (C$1.16) | C$3.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,156 Ft (C$4.54) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 Ft (C$1.85) | C$2.68 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 212 Ft (C$0.83) | C$2.16 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Szeged | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,085 Ft (C$660) | C$2,300 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 112,105 Ft (C$440) | C$1,599 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,298 Ft (C$162) | C$120 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 81,243 Ft (C$319) | C$1,347 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,556 Ft (C$242) | C$985 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$69 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,267 Ft (C$13) | C$60 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 111,189 Ft (C$436) | C$311 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$140 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,057 Ft (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,084 Ft (C$75) | C$70 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,758 Ft (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,493 Ft (C$84) | C$105 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$120 | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Szeged | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,288,620 Ft (C$24,682) | C$24,609 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 526 Ft (C$2.07) | C$1.69 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,516 Ft (C$29) | C$60 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,459 Ft (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Szeged | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,746 Ft (C$46) | C$77 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,039 Ft (C$4.08) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 780 Ft (C$3.06) | C$4.17 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 399 Ft (C$1.57) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft (C$1.67) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,872 Ft (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Szeged | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,199 Ft (C$20) | C$61 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,875 Ft (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,369 Ft (C$37) | C$118 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,668 Ft (C$30) | C$97 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (C$5.14) | C$12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 482 Ft (C$1.89) | C$4.71 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 399 Ft (C$1.57) | C$7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,991 Ft (C$636) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Ft (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,585 Ft (C$34) | C$38 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,103 Ft (C$4.33) | C$13 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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