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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (54 zł) | 29 zł | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (3.76 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (9 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 zł) | 11 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (8 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (4.39 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (3.59 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (28 zł) | 23 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.59 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (3.17 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,437 (6,153 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,045 (4,476 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (571 zł) | 519 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €982 (4,203 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €711 (3,043 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €76 (325 zł) | 291 zł | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (132 zł) | 44 zł | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (1,651 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (360 zł) | 419 zł | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (28 zł) | 21 zł | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (299 zł) | 264 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (125 zł) | 121 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (328 zł) | 287 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (374 zł) | 303 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,455 (87,583 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (5.42 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (221 zł) | 90 zł | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (57 zł) | 27 zł | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.27 (18 zł) | 27 zł | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (259 zł) | 100 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (5.92 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (54 zł) | 30 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (153 zł) | 59 zł | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (76 zł) | 51 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (254 zł) | 130 zł | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (225 zł) | 103 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (44 zł) | 15 zł | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.54 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 212% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (2,013 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (1.17 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (182 zł) | 122 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,348 zł
(€3,818)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,200 zł
in Łódź.
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