Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 30.4% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 28.3% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 24.1% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 26.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 38.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 15.0% 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 | 75.00 € | 60.00 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 9.53 € | -20.6 % |
| 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) | 4.20 € | 2.39 € | -43.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.41 € | 2.44 € | -28.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.59 € | -42.1 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.41 € | 4.02 € | -25.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.38 € | -15.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.66 € | -39.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.34 € | 2.77 € | -36.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.77 € | 6.06 € | -38.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.51 € | 3.46 € | -46.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 6.33 € | -36.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.41 € | 1.02 € | -27.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.82 € | -19.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 0.80 € | -47.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.76 € | 1.04 € | -41.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.64 € | -36.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.69 € | -36.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.20 € | -25.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.87 € | -5.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 6.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 € | 1.22 € | -47.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 € | 1.76 € | -49.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.65 € | -52.9 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 1.50 € | -30.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 40.00 € | -52.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.38 € | 3.00 € | -52.9 % |
| 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) | 7.16 € | 6.23 € | -13.0 % |
| 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) | 30,332.22 € | 27,619.74 € | -8.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 207.57 € | 142.24 € | -31.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.67 € | 13.88 € | -11.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.83 € | 29.76 € | -0.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.06 € | 43.57 € | +14.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.86 € | 9.91 € | -41.2 % |
| 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 | 766.11 € | 491.92 € | -35.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,222.22 € | 8,661.90 € | -43.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.07 € | 68.75 € | -26.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.98 € | 28.30 € | -30.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 102.48 € | 76.31 € | -25.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 144.04 € | 84.43 € | -41.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,350.07 € | 1,258.75 € | -6.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 986.49 € | 905.83 € | -8.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,119.44 € | 2,154.81 € | -30.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,281.73 € | 1,554.35 € | -31.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,095.58 € | 421.98 € | -61.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 796.48 € | 238.41 € | -70.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,907.65 € | 2,399.51 € | -17.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.79 | 2.53 | -33.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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