Cost of Living Comparison Between Tehran and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Madrid is 149.3% higher than in Tehran (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Madrid is 169.2% higher than in Tehran | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 219.8% higher than in Tehran | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 259.9% higher than in Tehran | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 148.9% higher than in Tehran | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 308.5% higher than in Tehran | |
Restaurants | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.90 $ (3.37 €) |
17.64 $ (15.25 €) |
+352.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
18.00 $ (15.56 €) |
69.42 $ (60.00 €) |
+285.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
4.50 $ (3.89 €) |
11.86 $ (10.25 €) |
+163.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
0.70 $ (0.61 €) |
4.25 $ (3.67 €) |
+507.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.03 $ (0.89 €) |
5.21 $ (4.50 €) |
+406.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.21 $ (1.04 €) |
3.26 $ (2.82 €) |
+169.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.46 $ (0.40 €) |
3.13 $ (2.71 €) |
+584.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.29 $ (1.11 €) |
2.05 $ (1.77 €) |
+58.9 % |
Markets | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.62 $ (0.54 €) |
1.20 $ (1.04 €) |
+93.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.47 $ (0.41 €) |
1.54 $ (1.33 €) |
+227.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.88 $ (0.76 €) |
0.75 $ (0.65 €) |
-13.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1.09 $ (0.94 €) |
3.39 $ (2.93 €) |
+210.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.74 $ (1.50 €) |
6.63 $ (5.73 €) |
+281.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.37 $ (1.18 €) |
3.99 $ (3.45 €) |
+192.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
4.73 $ (4.09 €) |
8.08 $ (6.98 €) |
+70.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.43 $ (0.37 €) |
1.16 $ (1.00 €) |
+169.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.67 $ (0.58 €) |
1.06 $ (0.92 €) |
+58.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.39 $ (0.34 €) |
1.21 $ (1.05 €) |
+206.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.30 $ (0.26 €) |
1.29 $ (1.11 €) |
+335.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.26 $ (0.23 €) |
0.95 $ (0.82 €) |
+260.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.23 $ (0.20 €) |
1.02 $ (0.88 €) |
+337.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.59 $ (0.51 €) |
1.29 $ (1.11 €) |
+118.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.23 $ (0.20 €) |
0.99 $ (0.86 €) |
+327.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 $ (0.86 €) |
8.10 $ (7.00 €) |
+709.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.48 $ (0.42 €) |
1.41 $ (1.22 €) |
+191.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.71 $ (1.48 €) |
2.42 $ (2.09 €) |
+41.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.59 $ (2.24 €) |
6.94 $ (6.00 €) |
+167.5 % |
Transportation | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.18 $ (0.16 €) |
1.74 $ (1.50 €) |
+849.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
6.00 $ (5.19 €) |
41.65 $ (36.00 €) |
+594.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
0.45 $ (0.39 €) |
4.05 $ (3.50 €) |
+799.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.42 €) |
2.42 $ (2.09 €) |
+401.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
3.00 $ (2.59 €) |
28.92 $ (25.00 €) |
+864.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.65 $ (0.56 €) |
1.84 $ (1.59 €) |
+184.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
60,500.00 $ (52,292.93 €) |
38,179.16 $ (33,000.00 €) |
-36.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
50,300.90 $ (43,477.39 €) |
33,830.62 $ (29,241.36 €) |
-32.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
14.79 $ (12.78 €) |
199.20 $ (172.18 €) |
+1,246.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
1.97 $ (1.70 €) |
19.60 $ (16.94 €) |
+896.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
5.36 $ (4.63 €) |
34.41 $ (29.74 €) |
+542.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
21.13 $ (18.26 €) |
51.30 $ (44.34 €) |
+142.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
12.57 $ (10.86 €) |
16.34 $ (14.12 €) |
+30.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
1.50 $ (1.30 €) |
11.57 $ (10.00 €) |
+671.3 % |
Childcare | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
123.91 $ (107.10 €) |
678.92 $ (586.82 €) |
+447.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,149.11 $ (1,857.57 €) |
12,437.15 $ (10,750.00 €) |
+478.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
25.27 $ (21.84 €) |
101.29 $ (87.55 €) |
+300.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
30.46 $ (26.33 €) |
42.91 $ (37.09 €) |
+40.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
111.29 $ (96.20 €) |
106.62 $ (92.16 €) |
-4.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
68.71 $ (59.39 €) |
125.42 $ (108.41 €) |
+82.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
425.52 $ (367.79 €) |
1,545.29 $ (1,335.67 €) |
+263.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
297.50 $ (257.14 €) |
1,129.62 $ (976.38 €) |
+279.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
968.18 $ (836.84 €) |
2,887.21 $ (2,495.55 €) |
+198.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
635.45 $ (549.25 €) |
1,879.33 $ (1,624.39 €) |
+195.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.85 $ (120.88 €) |
779.06 $ (673.38 €) |
+457.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
84.71 $ (73.22 €) |
462.55 $ (399.80 €) |
+446.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tehran Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
237.04 $ (204.88 €) |
2,606.63 $ (2,253.03 €) |
+999.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 24.86 | 3.16 | -87.3 % |
| Last update: | 4 November 2025 | 28 October 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 151 | 318 |
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