Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Madrid 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Madrid is 29.9% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Madrid is 25.8% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 16.1% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 22.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 36.5% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 1.1% lower than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.08 € | 2.41 € | -40.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 € | 2.57 € | -27.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.68 € | -39.0 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.27 € | 4.06 € | -23.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.68 € | 1.38 € | -17.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.68 € | -36.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.63 € | 2.83 € | -38.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.82 € | 6.31 € | -35.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.39 € | 3.55 € | -44.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.05 € | 6.49 € | -35.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.47 € | 1.07 € | -27.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.85 € | -14.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 0.91 € | -41.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.01 € | -41.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.73 € | -29.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.72 € | -32.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.55 € | 1.19 € | -22.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.87 € | -5.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 6.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.27 € | 1.21 € | -47.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.51 € | 1.81 € | -48.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.62 € | -53.1 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 1.50 € | -30.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 86.00 € | 50.00 € | -41.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.16 € | 2.09 € | -33.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 23.88 € | -48.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.24 € | 6.39 € | -11.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,500.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +5.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,623.75 € | 28,063.75 € | -8.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 218.09 € | 153.21 € | -29.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.90 € | 14.76 € | -7.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.71 € | 31.78 € | +3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.41 € | 43.41 € | +16.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.49 € | 12.77 € | -27.0 % |
| 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 | 743.89 € | 521.54 € | -29.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,375.00 € | 9,376.19 € | -42.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 95.43 € | 86.91 € | -8.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.37 € | 35.38 € | -14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.14 € | 89.57 € | -14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 135.58 € | 106.38 € | -21.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,316.18 € | 1,348.94 € | +2.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 969.00 € | 973.91 € | +0.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,021.32 € | 2,287.88 € | -24.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,135.16 € | 1,631.52 € | -23.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,085.20 € | 517.44 € | -52.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 783.26 € | 312.52 € | -60.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,175.20 € | 2,329.46 € | -26.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.49 | 3.29 | -5.6 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 440 | 486 |
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| Cost of Living in Rouen | 81.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Orleans | 82.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amiens | 86.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reims | 89.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Havre | 121.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Mans | 129.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |
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| 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 |