Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 97% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (6,855 Ft) | 3,381 Ft | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (3,375 Ft) | 2,472 Ft | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (2,473 Ft) | 926 Ft | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (802 Ft) | 522 Ft | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.80 (1,566 Ft) | 1,180 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.66 (1,258 Ft) | 873 Ft | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,627 Ft) | 2,033 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (1,162 Ft) | 462 Ft | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.51 (948 Ft) | 403 Ft | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 (955 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (5,390 Ft) | 2,057 Ft | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.81 (760 Ft) | 595 Ft | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.48 (939 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 149% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,123 (1,113,447 Ft) | 406,556 Ft | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,974 (803,226 Ft) | 289,756 Ft | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 (45,615 Ft) | 45,501 Ft | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,453 (662,326 Ft) | 252,905 Ft | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,976 (533,489 Ft) | 164,416 Ft | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$77 (20,828 Ft) | 37,414 Ft | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (22,381 Ft) | 4,091 Ft | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$403 (108,735 Ft) | 111,445 Ft | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (66,349 Ft) | 36,542 Ft | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (2,941 Ft) | 4,685 Ft | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (8,424 Ft) | 5,795 Ft | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (22,574 Ft) | 27,697 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (14,421 Ft) | 9,629 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (33,387 Ft) | 24,094 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$154 (41,454 Ft) | 27,975 Ft | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,804 (8,048,627 Ft) | 7,812,460 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.00 (539 Ft) | 629 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (34,026 Ft) | 9,524 Ft | + 257% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (5,945 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (3,318 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (6,742 Ft) | 3,829 Ft | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$172 (46,552 Ft) | 23,109 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (2,831 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.71 (1,541 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (2,084 Ft) | 1,139 Ft | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (1,133 Ft) | 835 Ft | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.98 (805 Ft) | 1,132 Ft | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (6,575 Ft) | 4,412 Ft | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$83 (22,298 Ft) | 21,025 Ft | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (9,007 Ft) | 5,251 Ft | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$357 (96,492 Ft) | 17,021 Ft | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$114 (30,716 Ft) | 22,658 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (3,451 Ft) | 3,140 Ft | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.24 (1,414 Ft) | 1,062 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (2,004 Ft) | 818 Ft | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$529 (142,847 Ft) | 198,318 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (97 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (17,936 Ft) | 19,437 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (4,156 Ft) | 1,990 Ft | + 109% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,628 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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