- Cost of Living
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Cost of living comparison between Madrid (Spain) and Geneva (Switzerland)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €11.66 (CHF 14.49) | CHF 23 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.70 (CHF 8.33) | CHF 13.54 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.22 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 9.60 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.81 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 5.96 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 3.97 | 40% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.43 (CHF 6.74) | CHF 8.20 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.90 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.30 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.76 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.58 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.46 (CHF 8.02) | CHF 12.11 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.84 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 3.05 | 67% |
| Housing | 49% | ||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 49% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,265 (CHF 1,572) | CHF 3,417 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (CHF 182) | CHF 181 | 0% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €37 (CHF 46) | CHF 59 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €532 (CHF 661) | CHF 808 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €91 (CHF 113) | CHF 210 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.70 (CHF 7.09) | CHF 10.21 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.05 (CHF 12.48) | CHF 25 | 51% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €86 (CHF 107) | CHF 133 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €29 (CHF 36) | CHF 67 | 46% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €72 (CHF 89) | CHF 128 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €73 (CHF 90) | CHF 161 | 44% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,419 (CHF 26,611) | CHF 28,557 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.85 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €53 (CHF 66) | CHF 68 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €12.88 (CHF 16.00) | CHF 36 | 55% |
| Personal Care | 56% | ||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €4.41 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 17.23 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.69 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 7.14 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 5.14 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 5.79 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 4.90 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12.91 (CHF 16.04) | CHF 41 | 61% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 40) | CHF 64 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.02 (CHF 21) | CHF 36 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (CHF 85) | CHF 144 | 41% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 68) | CHF 120 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.22 (CHF 11.45) | CHF 19.20 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.85 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.87 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 6.67 | 46% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €136 (CHF 169) | CHF 167 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.54 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €57 (CHF 70) | CHF 171 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.65 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 7.76 | 26% |
| TOTAL | 41% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,886 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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