Which cable to use for 2 external monitors on MacBook Pro?

Hy there,
I'm currently using one external monitor on my MacBook Pro via a mini display to VGA cable from apple.
I would like to hook up another (second external monitor) one using also VGA.
After doing some research I've learned that I should use some sort of adaptor cable for this. I'm just wondering if there is any way of getting one of there for a decent price in europe? (decent is sub €100).
Thanks a lot!

Hello, Carl. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is the best resource I could find that gives the best option. 
About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
Cheers,
Jason H. 

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