Cost of living in Makhachkala (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Makhachkala (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Makhachkala | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 412 (€3.90) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 289 (€2.74) | €10 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 106 (€1.00) | €3.95 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (€0.73) | €1.08 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 79 (€0.75) | €3.27 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 97 (€0.92) | €2.15 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 174 (€1.64) | €7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 64 (€0.60) | €2.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (€0.35) | €1.58 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 59 (€0.56) | €1.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 284 (€2.69) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 87 (€0.83) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (€0.21) | €1.07 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Makhachkala (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Makhachkala | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,932 (€321) | €1,846 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,176 (€475) | €1,263 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 1,812 (€17) | €123 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 18,181 (€172) | €1,236 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,031 (€123) | €873 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 1,212 (€11) | €82 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 627 (€5.94) | €27 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 19,777 (€187) | €289 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,608 (€91) | €100 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 411 (€3.90) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 406 (€3.85) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Makhachkala (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Makhachkala | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,681 (€35) | €71 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,851 (€36) | €27 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,852 (€46) | €82 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,258 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Makhachkala (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Makhachkala | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,379,550 (€13,064) | €28,292 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (€0.37) | €1.59 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 773 (€7) | €34 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 279 (€2.64) | €16 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Makhachkala (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Makhachkala | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 135 (€1.28) | €8 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €57 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.20 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 120 (€1.14) | €3.81 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (€0.62) | €2.20 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 120 (€1.14) | €2.78 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (€2.84) | €19 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Makhachkala (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Makhachkala | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (€9) | €42 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 364 (€3.45) | €20 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,000 (€9) | €50 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,247 (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 251 (€2.37) | €14 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 85 (€0.80) | €3.13 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 50 (€0.47) | €4.78 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €553 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,235 (€12) | €53 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 1,205 (€11) | €5.52 | + 107% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,499 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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