Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €18 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 | €4.09 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 | €1.07 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 | €3.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 | €2.28 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 | €2.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 | €1.62 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 | €1.12 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 | €2.10 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 | €1.14 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,621 | €1,641 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,079 | €1,168 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 | €149 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,110 | €1,083 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 | €832 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 | €103 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €24 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 | €381 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €100 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €12 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €73 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €91 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 | €86 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,528 | €29,163 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 | €1.67 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €32 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 | €17 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €9 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 | €60 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 | €5.54 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 | €2.64 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 | €4.28 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 | €2.25 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 | €2.07 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €24 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €37 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €40 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 | €54 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 | €3.47 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 | €5.34 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 | €436 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €57 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 | €5.17 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,330 prices entered by 410 different people.
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