Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Salamanca (Spain)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Salamanca (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Salamanca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €15 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 | €3.12 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 | €0.87 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 | €2.39 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 | €1.87 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.88 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 | €1.70 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 | €0.83 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €1.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 | €1.67 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 | €0.67 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Salamanca (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Salamanca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,487 | €773 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 | €559 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €140 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,009 | €593 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €709 | €388 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 | €79 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 | €33 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 | €331 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 | €95 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €11 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Salamanca (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Salamanca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 | €59 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €28 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 | €70 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 | €70 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Salamanca (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Salamanca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,068 | €26,029 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 | €1.68 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 | €25 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €18 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Salamanca (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Salamanca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.34 | €8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.03 | €6 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | €63 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.60 | €5.28 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 | €2.83 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 | €2.79 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 | €1.69 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 | €1.73 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €12 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Salamanca (Spain) | ||||
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| Madrid | Salamanca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €26 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €13 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 | €37 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €33 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €6 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 | €2.10 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 | €4.10 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €523 | €440 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 | €0.10 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 | €36 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.71 | €5.25 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,919 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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