Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $18 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 ($4.05) | $4.92 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 ($1.13) | $1.14 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 ($3.32) | $4.35 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 ($2.26) | $3.51 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $5.89 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 ($2.32) | $3.38 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($1.65) | $1.63 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 ($1.16) | $2.54 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 ($2.12) | $2.39 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 ($1.11) | $2.22 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,855 ($1,945) | $1,640 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,249 ($1,309) | $1,226 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($125) | $430 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,223 ($1,282) | $1,465 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €853 ($894) | $964 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 ($73) | $222 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($28) | $60 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €270 ($283) | $246 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($96) | $140 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($72) | $62 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 ($29) | $40 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($86) | $100 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($91) | $104 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,197 ($29,561) | $28,695 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 ($1.64) | $0.88 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($34) | $75 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($58) | $86 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.75 ($3.93) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 ($3.35) | $3.10 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 ($3.48) | $4.42 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 ($2.25) | $4.36 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 ($2.91) | $1.86 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $27 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($42) | $46 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($20) | $28 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($53) | $186 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($60) | $100 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 ($3.39) | $5.63 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.56 ($4.78) | $5.30 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 ($580) | $372 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.28) | $0.17 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 ($54) | $57 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.51 ($5.77) | $9 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,947 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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