Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Trondheim (Norway)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Madrid | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr 200) | kr 215 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (kr 121) | kr 117 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (kr 45) | kr 71 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (kr 37) | kr 52 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (kr 26) | kr 48 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr 83) | kr 66 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (kr 26) | kr 49 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (kr 19) | kr 28 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (kr 13) | kr 31 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr 82) | kr 173 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (kr 24) | kr 41 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (kr 12) | kr 36 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Madrid | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,856 (kr 21,777) | kr 19,075 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,246 (kr 14,621) | kr 13,842 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (kr 1,401) | kr 1,518 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,225 (kr 14,371) | kr 13,605 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €857 (kr 10,058) | kr 9,455 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (kr 804) | kr 1,139 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (kr 316) | kr 528 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (kr 3,186) | kr 6,661 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (kr 1,067) | kr 1,475 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr 110) | kr 91 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr 135) | kr 304 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Madrid | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (kr 807) | kr 885 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (kr 326) | kr 658 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (kr 963) | kr 1,136 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (kr 1,020) | kr 1,609 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 40% cheaper than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,197 (kr 330,808) | kr 422,549 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (kr 19) | kr 19 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (kr 369) | kr 818 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (kr 154) | kr 179 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (kr 105) | kr 86 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr 83) | kr 180 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (kr 647) | kr 431 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.75 (kr 44) | kr 42 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (kr 38) | kr 48 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (kr 39) | kr 42 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 (kr 25) | kr 32 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (kr 33) | kr 30 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (kr 234) | kr 487 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Madrid | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (kr 474) | kr 541 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr 225) | kr 242 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (kr 618) | kr 660 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (kr 672) | kr 901 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (kr 154) | kr 120 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (kr 38) | kr 52 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (kr 53) | kr 84 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (kr 6,487) | kr 4,253 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (kr 3.14) | kr 1.41 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (kr 602) | kr 456 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (kr 64) | kr 117 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
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These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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