Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 108% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,039 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,898 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 (1,251 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (286 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.37 (849 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 (587 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (2,087 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (597 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (458 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 170% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (317 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,502 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 (558 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (272 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 142% | |
Housing | + 197% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 197% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,421 (508,852 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 282% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,005 (360,073 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 276% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (51,159 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,043 (373,473 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 323% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (259,132 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 385% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (34,113 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (11,918 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 262% | |
40” flat screen tv | €348 (124,716 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (35,504 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,567 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,592 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 121% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (27,493 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (10,656 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (26,105 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (30,141 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 102% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (8,970,546 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (481 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (19,219 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (5,517 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,452 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,845 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (19,740 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (1,456 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.42 (869 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (1,050 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (446 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (628 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (5,917 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 117% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (10,331 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (6,399 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (20,323 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (16,470 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 127% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (3,817 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 212% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (1,062 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 137% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (1,558 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 269% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (192,266 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (119 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 295% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (18,214 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (1,825 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 823,296 Ft (€2,298) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 376,000 Ft in Pécs.
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