Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 138% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary)
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Canada) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$20 (4,906 Ft) | 1,883 Ft | 161% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (2,405 Ft) | 1,476 Ft | 63% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (1,672 Ft) | 709 Ft | 136% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.29 (548 Ft) | 220 Ft | 149% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.14 (992 Ft) | 493 Ft | 101% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.44 (1,064 Ft) | 436 Ft | 144% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (2,619 Ft) | 889 Ft | 194% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.42 (819 Ft) | 304 Ft | 169% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.67 (640 Ft) | 190 Ft | 237% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.77 (664 Ft) | 210 Ft | 216% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$21 (5,050 Ft) | 1,157 Ft | 336% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.64 (632 Ft) | 384 Ft | 65% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.40 (575 Ft) | 114 Ft | 403% |
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 264% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,923 (699,803 Ft) | 151,666 Ft | 361% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$2,175 (520,825 Ft) | 92,379 Ft | 464% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$104 (24,807 Ft) | 39,779 Ft | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,203 (527,544 Ft) | 88,189 Ft | 498% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,474 (353,007 Ft) | 48,559 Ft | 627% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$68 (16,227 Ft) | 26,962 Ft | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$62 (14,776 Ft) | 3,094 Ft | 378% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$385 (92,132 Ft) | 112,253 Ft | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$135 (32,304 Ft) | 19,854 Ft | 63% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$11 (2,571 Ft) | 3,012 Ft | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$27 (6,402 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | 213% |
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$82 (19,670 Ft) | 16,177 Ft | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$49 (11,714 Ft) | 10,262 Ft | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$112 (26,777 Ft) | 22,129 Ft | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$148 (35,442 Ft) | 22,117 Ft | 60% |
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 107% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$21,143 (5,062,249 Ft) | 6,397,140 Ft | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.28 (306 Ft) | 360 Ft | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$112 (26,822 Ft) | 6,624 Ft | 305% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$28 (6,808 Ft) | 2,364 Ft | 188% |
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 (2,290 Ft) | 1,946 Ft | 18% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$23 (5,523 Ft) | 1,885 Ft | 193% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$119 (28,410 Ft) | 5,440 Ft | 422% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$10 (2,452 Ft) | 696 Ft | 253% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.13 (1,227 Ft) | 1,302 Ft | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.58 (1,336 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.56 (852 Ft) | 322 Ft | 165% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$3.22 (772 Ft) | 525 Ft | 47% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$24 (5,854 Ft) | 1,262 Ft | 364% |
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$56 (13,513 Ft) | 3,794 Ft | 256% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$31 (7,380 Ft) | 2,935 Ft | 151% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$192 (45,860 Ft) | 8,980 Ft | 411% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$102 (24,306 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | 278% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$13 (3,143 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | 90% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.99 (1,194 Ft) | 455 Ft | 162% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (1,624 Ft) | 448 Ft | 262% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$541 (129,528 Ft) | 381,014 Ft | 66% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.50 (121 Ft) | 44 Ft | 173% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$59 (14,115 Ft) | 7,950 Ft | 78% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 (3,606 Ft) | 1,130 Ft | 219% |
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For example, you would need at least 1,032,612 Ft (C$4,313) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 434,000 Ft in Veszprém.