Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 18.0% lower than in Berlin (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 13.8% lower than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 5.1% lower than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 10.0% lower than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 14.9% lower than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 18.0% lower than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 14.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.71 € | 2.43 € | -34.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 2.50 € | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 € | 1.66 € | -34.3 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.30 € | 4.03 € | -6.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.77 € | 1.45 € | -17.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.68 € | -46.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.20 € | 2.79 € | -13.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.78 € | 6.42 € | +11.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.86 € | 3.58 € | -39.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.08 € | 6.53 € | -7.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.06 € | -12.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.82 € | +14.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.89 € | -8.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.51 € | 1.04 € | -31.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.67 € | -9.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.71 € | -9.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.57 € | 1.22 € | -22.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 0.90 € | +3.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 6.00 € | +0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 € | 1.22 € | +23.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 € | 1.86 € | +13.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.65 € | -31.1 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 € | 1.50 € | -57.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 50.00 € | +2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.12 € | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 2.09 € | -43.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 22.25 € | -36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.82 € | 6.26 € | -8.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,780.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +12.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,197.67 € | 27,619.74 € | -8.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 337.01 € | 148.90 € | -55.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.22 € | 15.53 € | -23.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.35 € | 31.06 € | -21.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.40 € | 44.75 € | +30.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.11 € | 13.23 € | -40.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 € | 10.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 192.09 € | 501.60 € | +161.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,661.11 € | 9,214.29 € | +6.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.40 € | 78.56 € | -4.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.92 € | 31.81 € | -16.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.67 € | 81.08 € | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 132.69 € | 92.28 € | -30.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,283.63 € | 1,284.38 € | +0.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 913.96 € | 931.11 € | +1.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,378.00 € | 2,213.54 € | -6.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,787.44 € | 1,611.63 € | -9.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 737.80 € | 449.04 € | -39.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 542.93 € | 255.52 € | -52.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,142.15 € | 2,222.19 € | -29.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.00 | 2.89 | -27.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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