Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Madrid | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 346 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 179 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 71 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 52 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 34 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 91 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 273 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 38 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Madrid | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,868 (Mex$ 40,945) | Mex$ 31,604 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,294 (Mex$ 28,357) | Mex$ 16,686 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (Mex$ 2,392) | Mex$ 1,056 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,280 (Mex$ 28,055) | Mex$ 22,313 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €894 (Mex$ 19,590) | Mex$ 12,584 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (Mex$ 1,647) | Mex$ 686 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 509 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (Mex$ 7,300) | Mex$ 8,425 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Mex$ 2,031) | Mex$ 2,258 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 146 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 120 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Madrid | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 996 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 926 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Mex$ 1,783) | Mex$ 1,654 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Mex$ 1,983) | Mex$ 1,935 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 50% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,832 (Mex$ 653,810) | Mex$ 379,327 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 549 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 105 | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 124 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 267 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Mex$ 1,225) | Mex$ 694 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.11 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 98 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 61 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 88 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 38 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 37 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 380 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Madrid | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 389 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 183 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (Mex$ 1,120) | Mex$ 1,419 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (Mex$ 1,204) | Mex$ 1,010 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 226 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 102 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 59 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (Mex$ 10,940) | Mex$ 10,134 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Mex$ 5.88) | Mex$ 1.75 | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (Mex$ 1,282) | Mex$ 1,462 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 81 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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