Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Madrid is 7.8% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Madrid is 4.1% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 1.8% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 15.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 10.2% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 67.6% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.25 € | 15.00 € | +13.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 10.00 € | +12.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.29 € | 2.43 € | +6.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 2.58 € | +44.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.24 € | 1.67 € | +34.9 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.63 € | 4.01 € | +10.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.41 € | +8.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.66 € | +3.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.84 € | 2.78 € | -2.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.65 € | 6.41 € | +37.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.16 € | 3.63 € | +15.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.69 € | 6.39 € | +12.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.07 € | +7.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.83 € | +30.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.91 € | +13.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.03 € | +1.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.71 € | -14.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.71 € | -16.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.53 € | 1.19 € | -21.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.85 € | +7.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.50 € | +30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 € | 1.22 € | -6.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 1.84 € | -31.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.55 € | 5.65 € | +1.8 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 3.12 € | -13.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 2.09 € | +85.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.10 € | 23.75 € | +47.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.93 € | 6.31 € | -8.9 % |
| 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) | 33,234.29 € | 27,882.89 € | -16.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 132.21 € | 153.96 € | +16.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.88 € | 15.47 € | -32.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.33 € | 31.51 € | -17.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.52 € | 44.00 € | +8.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 12.56 € | -1.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 532.46 € | 506.67 € | -4.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,758.21 € | 9,175.00 € | -33.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.20 € | 87.63 € | +9.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.92 € | 35.60 € | +2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.97 € | 86.09 € | +6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.21 € | 103.46 € | +6.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,328.81 € | 1,339.36 € | +0.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 916.77 € | 969.77 € | +5.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,544.44 € | 2,327.02 € | -8.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,630.77 € | 1,668.10 € | +2.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 593.91 € | 508.45 € | -14.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 295.50 € | 306.97 € | +3.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,215.15 € | 2,119.41 € | +74.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.96 | 3.42 | -13.8 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 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 |
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 |