Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 31.4% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 29.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 26.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 25.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 39.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 21.6% higher than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 14.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.50 € | 60.00 € | -17.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.31 € | 2.35 € | -45.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.39 € | 2.40 € | -29.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.55 € | -43.7 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 4.04 € | -26.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 1.32 € | -15.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.64 € | -38.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.57 € | 2.78 € | -39.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.59 € | 5.86 € | -38.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.45 € | 3.42 € | -47.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 6.16 € | -37.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.01 € | -30.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.80 € | -22.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 0.81 € | -47.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.81 € | 1.04 € | -42.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.62 € | -37.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.67 € | -37.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.53 € | 1.19 € | -22.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.86 € | -3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 6.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.36 € | 1.14 € | -51.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.52 € | 1.78 € | -49.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.60 € | -53.3 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.12 € | 1.50 € | -29.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 40.00 € | -52.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.25 € | 3.00 € | -52.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 1.93 € | -37.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 22.00 € | -52.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.15 € | 6.21 € | -13.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 33,182.50 € | +10.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,332.22 € | 27,043.06 € | -10.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 214.91 € | 133.93 € | -37.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.95 € | 13.88 € | -13.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.44 € | 29.03 € | -1.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.14 € | 43.50 € | +14.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.86 € | 9.63 € | -42.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 769.50 € | 488.60 € | -36.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,222.22 € | 9,115.00 € | -40.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.31 € | 65.46 € | -29.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.60 € | 27.62 € | -32.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.08 € | 74.22 € | -25.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 140.59 € | 80.57 € | -42.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,411.09 € | 1,195.38 € | -15.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 963.66 € | 874.02 € | -9.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,049.14 € | 2,088.68 € | -31.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,186.11 € | 1,472.55 € | -32.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,106.28 € | 402.79 € | -63.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 797.41 € | 233.67 € | -70.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,820.80 € | 2,416.12 € | -14.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.78 | 2.53 | -33.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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