Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 2.2% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 3.3% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 12.2% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 9.4% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 6.6% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 116.9% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 14.00 € | +3.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 9.00 € | +1.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.48 € | +15.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.30 € | 2.34 € | +1.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.40 € | +36.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.55 € | +26.8 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 4.03 € | +11.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.32 € | +2.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.66 € | +2.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 € | 2.78 € | -0.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 5.86 € | +25.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 3.42 € | +7.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.56 € | 6.16 € | +10.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.01 € | +3.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.80 € | +27.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.81 € | +4.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.04 € | +1.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.62 € | -19.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.67 € | -17.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 € | 1.21 € | -20.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 0.88 € | +17.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 € | 1.14 € | -5.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 € | 1.80 € | -30.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.62 € | +2.3 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 40.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.65 € | 3.00 € | -17.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 1.93 € | +71.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 22.00 € | +46.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.91 € | 6.22 € | -10.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +11.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,286.36 € | 27,619.74 € | -17.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 134.51 € | 138.91 € | +3.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.93 € | 13.73 € | -40.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.87 € | 29.56 € | -24.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.55 € | 43.33 € | +9.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 9.80 € | -23.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.95 € | 10.00 € | +25.8 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 549.76 € | 489.04 € | -11.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 9,061.90 € | -32.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.31 € | 67.13 € | -9.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.30 € | 27.32 € | -20.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.50 € | 74.79 € | -4.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 81.70 € | -17.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,317.32 € | 1,190.88 € | -9.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 918.19 € | 868.24 € | -5.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,511.32 € | 2,077.19 € | -17.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,656.82 € | 1,487.21 € | -10.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 486.85 € | 411.50 € | -15.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 286.53 € | 236.31 € | -17.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,180.91 € | 2,475.10 € | +109.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.05 | 2.48 | -38.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Getafe | 9.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coslada | 9.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in La Moraleja | 11.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rivas-Vaciamadrid | 12.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fuenlabrada | 15.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mostoles | 15.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alcala de Henares | 20.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Soto del Real | 26.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aranjuez | 30.41 miles |