Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.68 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.55 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 4.65 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.93 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.66 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.80 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.72 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (CHF 1,792) | CHF 3,847 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (CHF 1,189) | CHF 3,155 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CHF 117) | CHF 165 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (CHF 1,141) | CHF 2,146 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (CHF 802) | CHF 1,695 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (CHF 78) | CHF 121 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 26) | CHF 55 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (CHF 327) | CHF 547 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 87) | CHF 180 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (CHF 69) | CHF 94 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 29) | CHF 60 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (CHF 78) | CHF 117 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (CHF 82) | CHF 183 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (CHF 27,382) | CHF 35,571 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.91 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 68 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 34 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (CHF 64) | CHF 125 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 4.29 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 5.10 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 5.06 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 4.59 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (CHF 42) | CHF 88 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 38 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (CHF 73) | CHF 119 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 58) | CHF 113 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 24 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.73 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (CHF 581) | CHF 589 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (CHF 49) | CHF 81 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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