Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 81% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 98% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Madrid | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 102) | R$ 24 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 60) | R$ 33 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 41 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.69 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 203% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Madrid | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,886 (R$ 11,456) | R$ 2,607 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,220 (R$ 7,411) | R$ 1,629 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (R$ 757) | R$ 635 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,221 (R$ 7,420) | R$ 1,428 | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €844 (R$ 5,124) | R$ 1,334 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (R$ 443) | R$ 385 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 161) | R$ 103 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €287 (R$ 1,746) | R$ 1,963 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (R$ 574) | R$ 568 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 18 | + 237% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 73) | R$ 39 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Madrid | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (R$ 445) | R$ 234 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (R$ 179) | R$ 283 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 512) | R$ 351 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (R$ 523) | R$ 222 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Madrid | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,498 (R$ 173,112) | R$ 103,916 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (R$ 205) | R$ 207 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (R$ 79) | R$ 47 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 69% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Madrid | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 46) | R$ 14 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (R$ 29) | R$ 32 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (R$ 363) | R$ 245 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.96 | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 149) | R$ 34 | + 345% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 77% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Madrid | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 238) | R$ 77 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (R$ 115) | R$ 36 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (R$ 299) | R$ 130 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (R$ 329) | R$ 170 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (R$ 82) | R$ 29 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.36 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (R$ 3,359) | R$ 4,030 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (R$ 1.13) | R$ 0.94 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R$ 312) | R$ 100 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 214% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,815 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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