Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Madrid | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (180 kr) | 117 kr | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (103 kr) | 93 kr | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (43 kr) | 55 kr | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (35 kr) | 38 kr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (27 kr) | 34 kr | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (78 kr) | 53 kr | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (26 kr) | 33 kr | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (76 kr) | 103 kr | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (24 kr) | 23 kr | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 1% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Madrid | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (20,982 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (13,917 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (1,367 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (13,365 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (9,395 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (919 kr) | 410 kr | + 124% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (310 kr) | 359 kr | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (3,829 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (1,021 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (106 kr) | 67 kr | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (140 kr) | 166 kr | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (806 kr) | 992 kr | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (334 kr) | 419 kr | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (909 kr) | 933 kr | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (964 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (320,641 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (19 kr) | 17 kr | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (433 kr) | 606 kr | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (163 kr) | 319 kr | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (104 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (111 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (750 kr) | 260 kr | + 188% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (44 kr) | 41 kr | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (251 kr) | 295 kr | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Madrid | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (496 kr) | 415 kr | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (211 kr) | 274 kr | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (851 kr) | 819 kr | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (680 kr) | 750 kr | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (155 kr) | 140 kr | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (29 kr) | 42 kr | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (45 kr) | 72 kr | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (6,799 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (2.48 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (569 kr) | 290 kr | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (61 kr) | 67 kr | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,857 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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