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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Hamburg, Germany
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €10 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 | €3.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 | €0.82 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 | €3.06 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 | €2.47 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 | €2.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 | €1.50 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 | €1.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 | €1.74 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 | €1.68 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,426 | €1,508 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,012 | €1,294 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 | €257 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,003 | €930 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 | €652 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 | €114 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 | €22 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 | €439 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €111 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €5.53 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €14 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 | €86 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 | €43 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 | €99 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 | €106 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,908 | €18,634 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 | €1.43 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 | €91 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €20 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.07 | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 | €9 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €57 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.65 | €3.29 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.35 | €2.56 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 | €2.25 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 | €1.15 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €22 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €32 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €24 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €132 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €57 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €11 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 | €3.37 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 | €3.67 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €430 | €436 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 | €0.11 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €57 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 | €6 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2019.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,945 prices entered by 486 different people.
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