Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Toronto | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (6,663 Ft) | 3,438 Ft | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (3,274 Ft) | 2,477 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (2,307 Ft) | 976 Ft | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.77 (977 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.12 (1,325 Ft) | 1,186 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (1,203 Ft) | 1,269 Ft | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,619 Ft) | 2,152 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (1,096 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (865 Ft) | 421 Ft | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (823 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (4,369 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 (660 Ft) | 576 Ft | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (814 Ft) | 470 Ft | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 145% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Toronto | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,854 (998,092 Ft) | 375,478 Ft | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,968 (768,682 Ft) | 253,780 Ft | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (40,156 Ft) | 60,068 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,295 (594,246 Ft) | 209,480 Ft | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,896 (490,853 Ft) | 152,614 Ft | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (32,084 Ft) | 35,835 Ft | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (17,244 Ft) | 5,213 Ft | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (111,299 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (39,093 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (3,902 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (7,040 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 148% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Toronto | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (20,590 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (13,392 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (32,248 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (35,921 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Toronto | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,180 (7,556,049 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (471 Ft) | 639 Ft | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$156 (40,310 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 323% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (5,579 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Toronto | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (3,424 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (8,071 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (19,581 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (2,542 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (1,683 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 (1,549 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.75 (970 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.32 (861 Ft) | 1,081 Ft | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (8,295 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Toronto | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (16,242 Ft) | 14,363 Ft | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (7,953 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (49,681 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (31,233 Ft) | 16,487 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (4,566 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (1,310 Ft) | 773 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (1,978 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$768 (198,818 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (107 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (17,363 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (4,168 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | + 106% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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