Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,438 Ft (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,477 Ft (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 976 Ft (€2.53) | €3.58 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 496 Ft (€1.29) | €0.94 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,186 Ft (€3.08) | €2.09 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,269 Ft (€3.29) | €1.86 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,147 Ft (€5.57) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 546 Ft (€1.42) | €1.62 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 421 Ft (€1.09) | €0.96 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 356 Ft (€0.92) | €0.79 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,043 Ft (€5.30) | €5.17 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 576 Ft (€1.49) | €1.87 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 470 Ft (€1.22) | €0.68 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 20% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 375,478 Ft (€974) | €1,086 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 253,780 Ft (€659) | €724 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,068 Ft (€156) | €225 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 209,480 Ft (€544) | €736 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,614 Ft (€396) | €568 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 35,952 Ft (€93) | €68 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,213 Ft (€14) | €27 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (€339) | €354 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (€92) | €87 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (€10) | €5.54 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (€74) | €70 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (€32) | €25 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (€75) | €63 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (€88) | €90 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (€26,470) | €26,734 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (€1.65) | €1.59 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (€25) | €35 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,483 Ft (€12) | €23 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (€8) | €5.26 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (€11) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (€55) | €55 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (€4.67) | €3.74 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (€2.83) | €2.70 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (€2.80) | €2.94 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (€1.74) | €1.79 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft (€2.55) | €1.95 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (€12) | €15 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,363 Ft (€37) | €23 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (€13) | €15 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (€44) | €53 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft (€44) | €35 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (€2.02) | €2.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (€2.03) | €3.81 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (€659) | €358 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (€0.08) | €0.22 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (€47) | €44 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft (€5.24) | €5.10 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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