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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 196% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 196% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (6,923 £) | 3,000 £ | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (4,255 £) | 1,290 £ | + 230% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (2,238 £) | 750 £ | + 198% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (478 £) | 230 £ | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.26 (1,420 £) | 580 £ | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (1,233 £) | 175 £ | + 604% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (2,310 £) | 469 £ | + 393% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (1,055 £) | 244 £ | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (555 £) | 133 £ | + 316% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (585 £) | 400 £ | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,695 £) | 2,500 £ | + 88% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.38 (869 £) | 370 £ | + 135% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (692 £) | 69 £ | + 901% | |
Housing | + 701% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 701% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (755,289 £) | 66,663 £ | + 1033% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €934 (587,748 £) | 34,410 £ | + 1608% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (79,629 £) | 11,228 £ | + 609% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €880 (554,021 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1747% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €594 (373,709 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (63,325 £) | 6,032 £ | + 950% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (20,978 £) | 6,657 £ | + 215% | |
40” flat screen TV | €410 (257,776 £) | 157,474 £ | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (60,984 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,343 £) | 1,200 £ | + 345% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (6,385 £) | 234 £ | + 2633% | |
Clothes | + 258% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 258% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (47,826 £) | 4,941 £ | + 868% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (18,694 £) | 7,968 £ | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (47,715 £) | 10,675 £ | + 347% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (62,897 £) | 9,048 £ | + 595% | |
Transportation | + 174% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 174% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,466 (13,510,674 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (680 £) | 155 £ | + 340% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (32,521 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1458% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (8,339 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 466% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 466% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (2,917 £) | 318 £ | + 817% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.40 (3,399 £) | 1,074 £ | + 217% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (42,122 £) | 1,030 £ | + 3991% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (2,287 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (1,574 £) | 625 £ | + 152% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (1,738 £) | 702 £ | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (869 £) | 300 £ | + 190% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (997 £) | 350 £ | + 185% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (8,200 £) | 434 £ | + 1788% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 161% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (20,325 £) | 3,000 £ | + 577% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (11,481 £) | 1,000 £ | + 1048% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (49,484 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (25,176 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (6,526 £) | 400 £ | + 1531% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (1,618 £) | 244 £ | + 564% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (1,548 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €420 (264,042 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (164 £) | 7 £ | + 2238% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (28,188 £) | 3,000 £ | + 840% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (2,297 £) | 550 £ | + 318% | |
TOTAL | + 265% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 265% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 758,728 £
(€1,205)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
208,000 £
in Aleppo.
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