Cost of living in Bilbao, Spain vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 138% | |||
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Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 138% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (5,369 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 315% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,016 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (1,345 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (313 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.16 (1,127 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (805 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (3,098 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (829 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (512 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 202% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (333 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,335 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (655 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (390 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 247% | |
Housing | + 168% | |||
Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 168% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,312 (468,370 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €814 (290,665 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (38,497 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €894 (319,247 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 262% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €645 (230,295 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 331% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (33,124 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (10,714 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 225% | |
40” flat screen tv | €395 (141,158 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (54,131 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 203% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (2,121 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (3,938 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 142% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (31,066 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (13,667 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (28,906 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (37,079 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,483 (8,385,284 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (473 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (15,289 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (4,510 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 50% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (1,447 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.18 (1,851 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (20,602 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 172% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.79 (1,354 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.82 (1,008 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (1,117 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (506 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (697 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,833 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 216% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 85% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (11,498 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (5,707 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (27,094 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 265% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (16,547 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (2,899 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 137% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (680 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (1,849 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 338% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (154,517 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (40 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (19,898 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 180% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (1,792 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 877,861 Ft (€2,458) in Bilbao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 425,000 Ft in Pécs.
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