Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.39 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (3.56 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.37 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.59 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (8 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (5.61 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (3.87 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (3.45 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 30% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (6,465 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,018 (4,600 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (623 zł) | 471 zł | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (4,541 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €718 (3,242 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 215% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (400 zł) | 280 zł | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (144 zł) | 47 zł | + 204% | |
40” flat screen tv | €343 (1,552 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (418 zł) | 403 zł | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 17 zł | + 163% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (330 zł) | 246 zł | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (149 zł) | 118 zł | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (330 zł) | 310 zł | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (399 zł) | 350 zł | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 96% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,296 (114,285 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (5.93 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (246 zł) | 94 zł | + 160% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (69 zł) | 26 zł | + 168% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (241 zł) | 101 zł | + 139% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.82 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (5.80 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (72 zł) | 36 zł | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (132 zł) | 68 zł | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (80 zł) | 54 zł | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (209 zł) | 133 zł | + 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (203 zł) | 138 zł | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (51 zł) | 18 zł | + 191% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €527 (2,381 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (1.55 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 425% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (229 zł) | 119 zł | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,511 zł (€3,655) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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