Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 148% | |||
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Food in Halifax (Canada) is 148% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (4,095 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (2,569 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,652 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 121% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (545 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (892 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (956 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (1,965 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (1,152 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 288% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (866 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 410% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (871 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 265% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (4,418 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 185% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (582 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (400 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 255% | |
Housing | + 166% | |||
Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,812 (418,654 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (298,709 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (41,031 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (355,124 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 303% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (232,381 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (26,766 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (11,035 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 235% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$419 (96,832 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (35,758 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (2,263 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (4,759 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 193% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (15,670 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (12,003 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (30,261 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (37,057 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (5,425,123 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (248 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (18,358 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 194% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (4,552 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 98% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (2,725 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (4,435 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 110% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (22,790 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 200% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (2,001 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 160% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 (1,258 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (1,314 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (707 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 (662 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (5,478 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 197% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (12,252 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 176% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (6,028 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (21,196 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 185% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (20,684 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (2,347 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (1,112 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 148% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (1,704 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 304% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (133,143 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (92 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 205% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (12,440 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (3,932 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 262% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 759,990 Ft (C$3,290) in Halifax to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 366,000 Ft in Pécs.
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