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Cost of living comparison between Madrid (Spain) and Barcelona (Spain)
| Food | 4% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €11.67 | €11.16 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.70 | €6.77 | 1% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.22 | €3.96 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 | €0.93 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 | €1.88 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 | €1.71 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.43 | €5.05 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 | €1.79 | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 | €1.67 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.76 | €0.97 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.33 | €5.84 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 | €1.51 | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 | €1.05 | 24% |
| Housing | 6% | ||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,264 | €1,174 | 8% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 | €136 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €36 | €38 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €538 | €541 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €91 | €84 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.70 | €5.68 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.10 | €10.75 | 6% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €87 | €93 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €29 | €26 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €72 | €87 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €73 | €93 | 21% |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,582 | €20,733 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 | €1.47 | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €53 | €45 | 18% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €12.96 | €15.57 | 17% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €4.51 | €5.38 | 16% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.76 | €4.75 | 0% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 | €2.35 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 | €3.35 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 | €1.28 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 | €1.98 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12.91 | €15.63 | 17% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €29 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.03 | €16.36 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €72 | 5% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €55 | €54 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.25 | €8.85 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 | €2.10 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.88 | €2.40 | 20% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €136 | €155 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.16 | 12% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €57 | €55 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.65 | €4.62 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,165 prices entered by 1,162 different people.
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