Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 80% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary)
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 140% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montreal (Canada) | Tatabánya (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$19 (4,458 Ft) | 1,850 Ft | 141% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$12 (2,847 Ft) | 1,400 Ft | 103% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (1,701 Ft) | 650 Ft | 162% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.50 (594 Ft) | 225 Ft | 164% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.47 (1,065 Ft) | 513 Ft | 107% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$5.54 (1,319 Ft) | 412 Ft | 220% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 (2,451 Ft) | 1,075 Ft | 128% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.21 (1,003 Ft) | 287 Ft | 249% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.93 (698 Ft) | 207 Ft | 237% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.98 (709 Ft) | 203 Ft | 250% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$16 (3,766 Ft) | 1,350 Ft | 179% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.15 (512 Ft) | 382 Ft | 34% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.33 (555 Ft) | 267 Ft | 108% |
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 170% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tatabánya (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,788 (425,675 Ft) | 100,000 Ft | 326% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,217 (289,696 Ft) | 76,667 Ft | 278% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$99 (23,622 Ft) | 40,000 Ft | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,477 (351,588 Ft) | 70,000 Ft | 402% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$881 (209,791 Ft) | 55,000 Ft | 281% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$67 (15,877 Ft) | 29,000 Ft | 45% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$40 (9,595 Ft) | 3,500 Ft | 174% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$404 (96,080 Ft) | 165,000 Ft | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$140 (33,326 Ft) | 25,000 Ft | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$9 (2,201 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$20 (4,730 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | 294% |
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tatabánya (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$72 (17,123 Ft) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$46 (10,946 Ft) | 11,756 Ft | 7% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$122 (29,037 Ft) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$138 (32,954 Ft) | - | - |
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tatabánya (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$24,850 (5,916,592 Ft) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.18 (281 Ft) | 370 Ft | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$88 (21,022 Ft) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$36 (8,472 Ft) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tatabánya (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$12 (2,809 Ft) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$14 (3,395 Ft) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$151 (35,986 Ft) | 8,000 Ft | 350% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 (2,228 Ft) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.18 (1,234 Ft) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$4.80 (1,142 Ft) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.50 (832 Ft) | 350 Ft | 138% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.92 (694 Ft) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$30 (7,054 Ft) | 1,750 Ft | 303% |
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tatabánya (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$55 (13,097 Ft) | 4,750 Ft | 176% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$27 (6,408 Ft) | 2,860 Ft | 124% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$145 (34,446 Ft) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$106 (25,164 Ft) | 8,667 Ft | 190% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$14 (3,318 Ft) | 1,050 Ft | 216% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.44 (1,057 Ft) | 425 Ft | 149% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$8 (1,889 Ft) | 308 Ft | 514% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$638 (151,935 Ft) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.39 (92 Ft) | 35 Ft | 164% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$59 (13,948 Ft) | 6,016 Ft | 132% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$13 (3,093 Ft) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 502,757 Ft (C$2,112) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 280,000 Ft in Tatabánya.