Cost of living in Madrid, Spain

Summary of cost of living in Madrid

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,869
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,155
  • Madrid is the 2nd most expensive city in Spain (2 out of 16)
  • Cost of living in Madrid is cheaper than in 51% of cities in Western Europe (35 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Madrid is more expensive than in 55% of cities in the World (86 out of 189)
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List of prices in Madrid
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €3.78
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.06
12 eggs, large €3.13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.39
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.27
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.39
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.16
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €2.09
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.19
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,859
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,233
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €121
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,184
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €832
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €81
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €27
40” flat screen tv €339
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €90
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €9
Hourly rate for cleaning help €12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €71
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €30
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €81
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €85
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €28,404
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.65
Monthly ticket public transport €38
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €14
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €66
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.88
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.68
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.10
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.94
Tube of toothpaste €2.12
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €44
2 tickets to the movies €19
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €75
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €60
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €2.54
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €3.99
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €602
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.22
1 month of gym membership in business district €50
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.39
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,744 prices entered by 213 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Madrid position in our World Ranking

the world
86th
out of 189
western europe
35th
out of 69
spain
2nd
out of 16

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