Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 168% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (4,487 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 247% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (2,865 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,712 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 129% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (598 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 191% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (1,071 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (1,327 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 176% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,467 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (1,009 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (702 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 313% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (713 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 199% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (3,818 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 146% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (515 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (558 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 397% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 150% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,788 (428,424 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (295,042 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (23,775 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (353,859 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (211,146 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (15,980 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (9,657 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$404 (96,700 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (33,541 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (2,215 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (4,761 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 193% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (17,234 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (11,017 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (29,224 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (33,167 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,850 (5,954,812 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (282 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (21,175 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 240% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (8,527 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 120% | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 129% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (2,827 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (3,417 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (36,218 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 377% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (2,242 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 191% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (1,242 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (1,149 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (838 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (699 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (7,099 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 285% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (13,181 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (6,449 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (34,669 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 367% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (25,326 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 249% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (3,339 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 173% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (1,064 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (1,901 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 350% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (157,956 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (93 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (14,038 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (3,113 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 187% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 121% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 913,790 Ft (C$3,813) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 413,000 Ft in Pécs.
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