Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Athens is 0.3% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Athens is 17.7% lower than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 49.8% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 2.7% lower than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 1.8% lower than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 45.2% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 52.50 € | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.41 € | 3.37 € | +39.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 € | 1.91 € | -24.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 € | 0.50 € | -69.8 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.00 € | 5.93 € | +48.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.10 € | -21.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.13 € | +70.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.81 € | 4.35 € | +54.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.51 € | 5.82 € | -10.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.54 € | 4.65 € | +31.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.47 € | 5.83 € | -9.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.80 € | -23.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.82 € | -1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.56 € | -36.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.90 € | -12.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.53 € | -21.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.55 € | -21.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.19 € | 0.96 € | -19.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.87 € | -2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.59 € | +30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 € | 2.26 € | +16.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.62 € | 4.60 € | -18.2 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.20 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 52.00 € | 30.00 € | -42.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.12 € | 4.00 € | +28.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 1.45 € | -30.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.25 € | 15.00 € | -32.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.26 € | 7.09 € | +13.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 25,300.00 € | -24.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 24,594.79 € | -11.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 145.88 € | 198.98 € | +36.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.14 € | 24.91 € | +64.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.64 € | 30.17 € | -1.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.88 € | 42.70 € | -4.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.75 € | 22.37 € | +75.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 506.67 € | 445.98 € | -12.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,214.29 € | 9,606.45 € | +4.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.66 € | 82.09 € | +3.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.45 € | 32.82 € | +1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.33 € | 87.72 € | +7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.43 € | 106.31 € | +13.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,308.16 € | 583.59 € | -55.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 944.22 € | 489.84 € | -48.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,257.29 € | 1,085.26 € | -51.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,638.37 € | 926.27 € | -43.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 462.78 € | 277.96 € | -39.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 260.88 € | 259.33 € | -0.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,168.05 € | 976.45 € | -55.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.96 | 4.56 | +54.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
Cities near Athens: | Cost of Living in Aegiali | 2.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peristeri | 3.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aspropyrgos | 10.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corinth | 50.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patras | 130.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalamata | 152.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Agrinio | 171.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 174.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Farsala | 174.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Larissa | 220.12 miles |