Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Munich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Munich are 26.7% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Munich are 25.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Munich are 23.3% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Munich are 21.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Munich are 22.2% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Munich is 15.3% higher than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 77.50 € | +29.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.53 € | 11.00 € | +15.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.60 € | +15.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.42 € | 3.81 € | +57.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 € | 3.35 € | +34.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 € | 2.82 € | +69.5 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 4.40 € | +9.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.43 € | 2.13 € | +48.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 1.22 € | +80.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.79 € | 3.18 € | +13.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.32 € | 5.91 € | -6.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.55 € | 5.81 € | +63.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.45 € | 7.39 € | +14.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.25 € | +19.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.72 € | -12.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 1.07 € | +24.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.47 € | +41.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.76 € | +15.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.79 € | +15.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.84 € | +52.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.90 € | +1.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 0.96 € | -21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.65 € | -9.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.65 € | 8.20 € | +45.1 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.70 € | +146.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 49.00 € | -2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.12 € | 5.50 € | +76.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.70 € | +76.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.25 € | 36.00 € | +61.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.26 € | 6.93 € | +10.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -18.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 27,625.00 € | +0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 148.90 € | 304.75 € | +104.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.53 € | 23.41 € | +50.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.06 € | 38.08 € | +22.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.39 € | 46.66 € | +5.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.61 € | 27.07 € | +114.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 13.00 € | +30.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 496.73 € | 837.41 € | +68.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,814.29 € | 14,575.00 € | +65.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.56 € | 88.83 € | +13.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.81 € | 35.25 € | +10.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.08 € | 87.66 € | +8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.28 € | 123.65 € | +34.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,265.69 € | 1,502.07 € | +18.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 911.70 € | 1,185.74 € | +30.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,173.53 € | 2,547.62 € | +17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,575.56 € | 2,074.29 € | +31.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 432.40 € | 1,004.12 € | +132.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.65 € | 728.73 € | +190.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,327.52 € | 3,369.35 € | +44.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.76 | 3.72 | +34.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
Cities near Munich: | Cost of Living in Weilheim in Oberbayern | 33.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Augsburg | 50.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Traunstein | 73.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Regensburg | 77.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ulm | 94.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuremberg | 103.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlangen | 118.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tubingen | 143.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stuttgart | 144.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitzingen | 153.67 miles |