Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Madrid | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (6,645 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,266 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (1,563 Ft) | 994 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (386 Ft) | 504 Ft | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (1,081 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (783 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,365 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (735 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (416 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (388 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,417 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (751 Ft) | 565 Ft | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (311 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Madrid | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,437 (544,617 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,016 (385,253 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (53,537 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,015 (384,677 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €719 (272,411 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (35,206 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (11,708 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (135,092 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (33,532 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,799 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (4,232 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Madrid | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (30,377 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (13,173 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (29,970 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (38,382 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,917 (9,445,244 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (687 Ft) | 637 Ft | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (17,628 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (7,122 Ft) | 4,481 Ft | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.37 (2,035 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (2,356 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (23,019 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.91 (1,482 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (761 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (1,118 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (756 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (769 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (7,860 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Madrid | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (14,502 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,679 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (22,809 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (19,705 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,570 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (1,199 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (1,863 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €523 (198,111 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (101 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (19,090 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (1,999 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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