Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Lisbon, Portugal
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €9 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 | €2.94 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 | €0.87 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 | €2.26 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 | €1.52 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 | €4.98 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 | €1.48 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 | €1.27 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 | €1.07 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €4.55 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 | €2.06 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 | €1.15 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,418 | €1,244 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 | €900 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 | €116 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 | €843 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 | €567 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 | €83 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 | €32 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 | €434 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €118 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €10 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €73 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €31 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €86 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 | €83 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,570 | €24,177 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 | €1.48 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 | €39 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €15 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €5.02 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €8 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €51 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 | €3.41 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 | €3.67 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 | €3.49 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 | €1.47 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 | €2.26 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €16 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 | €32 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €14 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 | €44 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €43 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 | €3.22 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 | €1.60 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €534 | €515 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 | €0.13 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 | €46 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 | €5.11 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,935 prices entered by 500 different people.
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