Cost of living in Guelph (Canada) is 98% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
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| Food in Guelph (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guelph (Canada) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$15 (3,450 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | 167% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$9 (2,193 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (1,618 Ft) | 747 Ft | 116% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.80 (659 Ft) | 206 Ft | 221% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.73 (879 Ft) | 563 Ft | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.58 (843 Ft) | 481 Ft | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$8 (1,919 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.38 (797 Ft) | 297 Ft | 168% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$1.98 (467 Ft) | 170 Ft | 175% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.02 (713 Ft) | 239 Ft | 198% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$14 (3,415 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | 120% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.65 (624 Ft) | 400 Ft | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.35 (555 Ft) | 112 Ft | 393% |
| Housing in Guelph (Canada) is 177% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Guelph (Canada) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,856 (437,345 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | 228% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,472 (346,885 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | 262% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$213 (50,096 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,164 (274,242 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | 211% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,145 (269,846 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | 405% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$144 (33,942 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | 15% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$59 (13,824 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | 320% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$415 (97,769 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$113 (26,673 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$9 (2,026 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$16 (3,813 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | 134% |
| Clothes in Guelph (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Guelph (Canada) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$67 (15,857 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$33 (7,683 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | 16% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$102 (24,082 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$147 (34,673 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | 79% |
| Transportation in Guelph (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Guelph (Canada) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$22,380 (5,272,327 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.18 (278 Ft) | 374 Ft | 25% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$79 (18,593 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | 198% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$28 (6,534 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | 68% |
| Personal Care in Guelph (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Guelph (Canada) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$13 (2,967 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | 71% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$22 (5,105 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | 141% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | 7,588 Ft | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$7 (1,654 Ft) | 771 Ft | 115% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.72 (1,113 Ft) | 819 Ft | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.79 (1,364 Ft) | 802 Ft | 70% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$2.49 (587 Ft) | 418 Ft | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.66 (626 Ft) | 422 Ft | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$20 (4,664 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | 153% |
| Entertainment in Guelph (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Guelph (Canada) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$51 (11,987 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | 170% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$25 (5,998 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | 113% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$171 (40,334 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | 443% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$91 (21,527 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | 197% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$7 (1,692 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | 38% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.73 (1,113 Ft) | 448 Ft | 149% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (1,532 Ft) | 422 Ft | 263% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$372 (87,670 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.27 (64 Ft) | 30 Ft | 111% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$39 (9,294 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$12 (2,837 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | 161% |
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For example, you would need at least 815,680 Ft (C$3,462) in Guelph to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 411,000 Ft in Pécs.