Cost of Living Comparison Between Barcelona and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Madrid is 0.7% higher than in Barcelona (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Madrid is 1.9% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 4.2% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 1.4% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 5.0% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 8.9% higher than in Barcelona | |
Restaurants | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.25 € | 2.41 € | +7.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 € | 2.52 € | +7.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 € | 1.66 € | -3.0 % |
Markets | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.99 € | 4.00 € | +0.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.40 € | +6.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.66 € | +0.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 € | 2.81 € | -3.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.83 € | 6.51 € | +11.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.70 € | 3.54 € | -4.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.12 € | 6.47 € | +5.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 1.05 € | +15.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.83 € | +5.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.88 € | +12.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.02 € | -3.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.68 € | -7.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.70 € | -2.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.05 € | 1.19 € | +13.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.89 € | +12.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.16 € | 1.22 € | +5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 € | 1.90 € | +20.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 5.62 € | +8.2 % |
Transportation | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.50 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 23.70 € | 51.00 € | +115.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.12 € | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 2.09 € | -40.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.50 € | 22.25 € | -9.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.34 € | 6.26 € | -1.3 % |
| 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) | 25,869.23 € | 27,619.74 € | +6.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 162.65 € | 144.29 € | -11.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.56 € | 15.14 € | -8.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.77 € | 30.60 € | -6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.11 € | 44.52 € | -3.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.20 € | 12.75 € | -42.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.50 € | 10.00 € | +5.3 % |
Childcare | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 547.42 € | 501.60 € | -8.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,152.63 € | 9,214.29 € | -17.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.91 € | 78.56 € | -1.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.32 € | 32.03 € | +5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.76 € | 81.31 € | -10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 101.14 € | 92.28 € | -8.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,240.61 € | 1,289.00 € | +3.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 947.22 € | 934.04 € | -1.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,117.86 € | 2,239.00 € | +5.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,512.65 € | 1,602.22 € | +5.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 512.57 € | 453.59 € | -11.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 348.18 € | 257.21 € | -26.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Barcelona Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,027.58 € | 2,250.98 € | +11.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.51 | 2.86 | -18.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Barcelona: | Cost of Living in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 5.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Badalona | 6.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cornella de Llobregat | 7.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sabadell | 16.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Terrassa | 17.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tarragona | 63.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Castello de la Plana | 173.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sagunto | 205.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valencia | 218.59 miles |
Cities near Madrid: | Cost of Living in Pozuelo de Alarcon | 8.64 miles |
| 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 |