Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Madrid | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (326 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (187 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (77 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (22 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (64 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (49 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (142 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (46 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (138 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (43 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Madrid | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (38,024 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (25,221 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (2,478 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (24,221 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (17,026 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (1,665 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (562 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (6,938 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (1,851 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (192 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (253 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (1,462 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (606 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (1,647 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (1,748 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Madrid | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (581,071 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (34 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (785 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (295 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Madrid | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (189 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (200 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (1,359 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (79 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (63 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (40 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (43 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (454 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Madrid | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (898 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (383 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (1,542 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (1,233 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (281 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (82 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (12,322 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (4.50 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,032 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 118% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (110 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,745 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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