Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montreal | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (5,473 Ft) | 3,438 Ft | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (3,536 Ft) | 2,477 Ft | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (2,177 Ft) | 976 Ft | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (772 Ft) | 496 Ft | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 (1,394 Ft) | 1,186 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (1,289 Ft) | 1,269 Ft | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,611 Ft) | 2,147 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (1,114 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (657 Ft) | 421 Ft | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (839 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (4,200 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (677 Ft) | 576 Ft | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.58 (927 Ft) | 470 Ft | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montreal | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,422 (627,133 Ft) | 375,478 Ft | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,747 (452,373 Ft) | 253,780 Ft | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$136 (35,214 Ft) | 60,068 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,456 (376,923 Ft) | 209,480 Ft | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,071 (277,409 Ft) | 152,614 Ft | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$127 (32,915 Ft) | 35,952 Ft | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (15,359 Ft) | 5,213 Ft | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (105,895 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$225 (58,364 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (3,394 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (5,986 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 111% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montreal | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (22,026 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (13,123 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (30,221 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 (40,305 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montreal | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (7,969,383 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (480 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (23,812 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (6,067 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montreal | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (2,784 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (5,081 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$165 (42,852 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (2,013 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (1,796 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (1,458 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.61 (1,194 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.09 (1,059 Ft) | 981 Ft | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (8,556 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montreal | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (17,819 Ft) | 14,363 Ft | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (7,699 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$201 (52,134 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (26,211 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (3,840 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (1,263 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (1,980 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$722 (186,858 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (108 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (11,520 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (3,900 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | + 93% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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