Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Madrid | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €14 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €7 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 | €4.37 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €1.16 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 | €3.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 | €1.50 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.54 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 | €1.82 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 | €1.10 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 | €1.26 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 | €2.21 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 | €0.83 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 87% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Madrid | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,868 | €781 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,294 | €519 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 | €112 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,280 | €580 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €894 | €377 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 | €81 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 | €24 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 | €348 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €122 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €5.41 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €7 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Madrid | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €30 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €90 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 | €144 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Madrid | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,832 | €23,394 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 | €1.59 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 | €34 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €17 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Madrid | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 | €73 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.11 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 | €4.00 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 | €1.56 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €14 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Madrid | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €28 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €15 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €99 | - 49% | |
| 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 | €7 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 | €1.53 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 | €3.59 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 | €393 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 | €61 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 | €5.41 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,405 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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