- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (3.21 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (4.73 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (3.93 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.65 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (5,068 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (3,666 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (550 zł) | 463 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €889 (3,755 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €595 (2,513 zł) | 844 zł | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (398 zł) | 248 zł | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (141 zł) | 47 zł | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (1,790 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (392 zł) | 434 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (46 zł) | 18 zł | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (342 zł) | 275 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (120 zł) | 113 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (326 zł) | 297 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (431 zł) | 276 zł | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,538 (90,967 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (4.56 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (218 zł) | 75 zł | + 191% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.78 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (31 zł) | 25 zł | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (307 zł) | 100 zł | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.29 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (5.61 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (124 zł) | 65 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (329 zł) | 114 zł | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (169 zł) | 90 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (41 zł) | 15 zł | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.27 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €179 (757 zł) | 680 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (1.10 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (190 zł) | 108 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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