Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 23% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Budapest | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,455 Ft (C$13) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (C$3.85) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (C$1.95) | C$2.38 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (C$4.62) | C$4.98 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (C$5.01) | C$4.33 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,251 Ft (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 537 Ft (C$2.08) | C$3.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (C$1.55) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 Ft (C$1.40) | C$3.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 565 Ft (C$2.19) | C$2.42 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 456 Ft (C$1.77) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Budapest | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,836 Ft (C$1,483) | C$2,008 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262,418 Ft (C$1,016) | C$1,645 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,378 Ft (C$245) | C$99 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,881 Ft (C$805) | C$1,201 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 156,748 Ft (C$607) | C$1,069 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,606 Ft (C$146) | C$85 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,149 Ft (C$20) | C$72 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (C$506) | C$351 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (C$137) | C$159 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (C$16) | C$17 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Budapest | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (C$111) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (C$48) | C$80 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (C$113) | C$109 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (C$132) | C$151 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (C$39,509) | C$25,318 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (C$2.47) | C$1.53 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (C$37) | C$66 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,478 Ft (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Budapest | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (C$12) | C$13 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (C$16) | C$38 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (C$82) | C$54 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (C$4.22) | C$5.63 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (C$4.18) | C$5.47 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (C$2.59) | C$3.95 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft (C$3.80) | C$1.60 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (C$18) | C$24 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 9% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Budapest | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft (C$50) | C$56 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (C$19) | C$30 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (C$66) | C$100 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft (C$65) | C$92 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (C$13) | C$12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (C$3.02) | C$5.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (C$3.02) | C$5.92 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (C$984) | C$677 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (C$0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (C$71) | C$49 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,249 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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