Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 19.27% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 16.61% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 10.55% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 26.61% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 23.26% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 27.16% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 12.00 € | -7.69 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 76.00 € | 50.00 € | -34.21 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.14 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.03 € | 1.93 € | -51.98 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.96 € | -26.77 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 € | 1.47 € | -16.93 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 3.12 € | -13.73 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.99 € | 0.88 € | -55.97 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.49 € | -52.44 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.46 € | 2.07 € | -15.82 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 5.09 € | +68.20 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.71 € | 2.82 € | -40.21 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.62 € | 5.16 € | -22.05 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.91 € | -14.95 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.85 € | +16.95 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 0.76 € | -20.52 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.85 € | -31.06 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.57 € | +24.06 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.60 € | +0.04 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.62 € | 0.99 € | -38.99 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.50 € | 0.77 € | -48.72 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.33 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.55 € | 1.01 € | -60.17 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 € | 1.69 € | -41.66 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.08 € | 5.12 € | -36.57 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 € | 1.50 € | -46.43 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 59.70 € | 54.60 € | -8.54 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.00 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.77 € | +10.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.02 € | 25.00 € | -45.68 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 € | 4.93 € | -13.74 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,500.00 € | 20,750.00 € | -15.31 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,257.72 € | 23,602.17 € | -6.55 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 87.63 € | 136.79 € | +56.10 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | 0.20 € | +190.32 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 22.48 € | 42.31 € | +88.22 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.73 € | 38.15 € | -6.33 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.30 € | 11.54 € | -56.14 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 9.00 € | -40.00 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 328.23 € | 438.91 € | +33.72 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,350.00 € | 7,859.09 € | +23.77 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.24 € | 72.98 € | -14.39 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.85 € | 28.76 € | -19.78 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.45 € | 76.56 € | -10.41 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.97 € | 89.00 € | -27.03 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 975.40 € | 932.81 € | -4.37 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 763.43 € | 693.18 € | -9.20 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,881.58 € | 1,681.31 € | -10.64 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,361.54 € | 1,147.87 € | -15.69 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 759.82 € | 487.38 € | -35.86 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 440.66 € | 284.99 € | -35.33 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,559.52 € | 1,554.69 € | -39.26 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.11 | 2.28 | +105.19 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 165 | 238 |
Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 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 |
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