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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (3.20 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (8 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (7 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (3.71 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (3.91 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.38 (5.81 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.63 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (5,046 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €934 (3,927 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (532 zł) | 519 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €880 (3,701 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €594 (2,497 zł) | 844 zł | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (423 zł) | 275 zł | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €410 (1,722 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (407 zł) | 419 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (320 zł) | 275 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (125 zł) | 113 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (319 zł) | 283 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (420 zł) | 298 zł | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,466 (90,260 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (4.54 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (217 zł) | 75 zł | + 190% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.40 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (281 zł) | 100 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (5.81 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (55 zł) | 28 zł | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (136 zł) | 63 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (331 zł) | 115 zł | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (168 zł) | 90 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (44 zł) | 15 zł | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €420 (1,764 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (1.09 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (188 zł) | 108 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,705 prices entered by 479 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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