Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 103% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,247) | ₨524 | + 138% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨717) | ₨232 | + 209% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 (₨310) | ₨178 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (₨71) | ₨53 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.37 (₨210) | ₨74 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 (₨145) | ₨38 | + 279% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (₨517) | ₨147 | + 251% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (₨148) | ₨133 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (₨113) | ₨19 | + 510% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (₨79) | ₨109 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨619) | ₨819 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 (₨138) | ₨75 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (₨67) | ₨27 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 279% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 279% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,426 (₨126,477) | ₨21,065 | + 500% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,005 (₨89,139) | ₨15,843 | + 463% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (₨12,665) | ₨3,761 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,043 (₨92,456) | ₨28,261 | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (₨64,150) | ₨9,442 | + 579% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (₨8,445) | ₨3,583 | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (₨2,951) | ₨967 | + 205% | |
40” flat screen tv | €348 (₨30,875) | ₨36,957 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨8,789) | ₨11,203 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨636) | ₨332 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨889) | ₨148 | + 500% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 63% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨6,806) | ₨2,276 | + 199% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,638) | ₨2,500 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (₨6,462) | ₨3,034 | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (₨7,462) | ₨2,269 | + 229% | |
Transportation | + 182% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 182% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (₨2,220,732) | ₨734,341 | + 202% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨119) | ₨67 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (₨4,758) | ₨1,157 | + 311% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (₨1,366) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 120% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨607) | ₨174 | + 249% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨704) | ₨500 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (₨4,887) | ₨500 | + 877% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (₨360) | ₨250 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.42 (₨215) | ₨152 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (₨260) | ₨189 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (₨110) | ₨106 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (₨155) | ₨73 | + 114% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,465) | ₨190 | + 670% | |
Entertainment | + 126% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 126% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (₨2,558) | ₨1,199 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,584) | ₨451 | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (₨5,031) | ₨1,423 | + 253% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₨4,077) | ₨1,473 | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨945) | ₨525 | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (₨263) | ₨164 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (₨386) | ₨177 | + 118% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (₨47,597) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (₨30) | ₨2.83 | + 945% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨4,509) | ₨2,533 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (₨452) | ₨187 | + 142% | |
TOTAL | + 162% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 162% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨178,116 (€2,009) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨68,000 in Ghaziabad.
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