Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| St. Louis, Missouri | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€17) | €17 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (€4.67) | €3.87 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (€1.08) | €1.07 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (€4.14) | €3.13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (€3.34) | €2.20 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.89 (€5.60) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€3.21) | €2.22 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.55) | €1.61 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (€2.41) | €1.10 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€18) | €7 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.39 (€2.27) | €2.02 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (€2.11) | €1.06 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| St. Louis, Missouri | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,640 (€1,559) | €1,856 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,226 (€1,166) | €1,246 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $430 (€409) | €119 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,465 (€1,393) | €1,225 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $964 (€916) | €857 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $222 (€211) | €69 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (€57) | €27 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $246 (€234) | €272 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (€133) | €91 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€14) | €9 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€26) | €12 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| St. Louis, Missouri | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€59) | €69 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (€38) | €28 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€95) | €82 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (€99) | €87 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| St. Louis, Missouri | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,695 (€27,284) | €28,197 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (€0.84) | €1.58 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€71) | €31 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| St. Louis, Missouri | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (€82) | €55 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | €3.75 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.10 (€2.95) | €3.20 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (€4.20) | €3.32 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (€4.15) | €2.15 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.77) | €2.78 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€26) | €20 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| St. Louis, Missouri | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€44) | €40 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€27) | €19 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $186 (€177) | €53 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (€96) | €57 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€14) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.63 (€5.36) | €3.23 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.30 (€5.04) | €4.49 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (€354) | €553 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (€54) | €51 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.50 | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
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These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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