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 (4,517 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 250% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (2,867 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,724 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.37 (573 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.40 (1,063 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (1,330 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 176% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,403 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (1,034 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (728 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 329% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (722 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (3,757 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (509 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (563 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 400% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 151% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,821 (439,553 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 (300,712 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (22,950 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 (361,268 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$857 (206,888 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 (17,544 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 (8,631 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$407 (98,298 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (32,711 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (2,211 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (4,862 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 199% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (15,079 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (10,608 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (28,261 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (30,478 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 57% | |
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$24,183 (5,837,007 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (285 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (21,300 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 242% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (8,534 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 120% | |
Personal Care | + 119% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (2,660 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (3,442 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (31,424 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 314% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (2,150 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 179% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (1,311 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (1,238 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.34 (807 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (708 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (7,198 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 290% | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 116% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (12,546 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (6,271 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (34,921 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 370% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (21,695 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 199% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (3,267 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 167% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (1,045 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (1,865 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 342% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$681 (164,316 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (90 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 196% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (13,611 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (2,981 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 175% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 960,508 Ft (C$3,979) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 439,000 Ft in Pécs.
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