Cost of Living Comparison Between Munich and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 21.8% lower than in Munich (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 20.6% lower than in Munich | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 18.3% lower than in Munich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 16.8% lower than in Munich | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 19.4% lower than in Munich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 11.9% lower than in Munich | |
Restaurants | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 60.00 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.50 € | 9.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.72 € | 2.35 € | -36.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 € | 2.41 € | -23.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.59 € | -40.6 % |
Markets | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.37 € | 4.00 € | -8.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.11 € | 1.38 € | -34.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 0.67 € | -45.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.15 € | 2.76 € | -12.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.82 € | 6.03 € | +3.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 3.45 € | -39.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 6.24 € | -14.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.01 € | -17.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.80 € | +13.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.78 € | -25.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.01 € | -27.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.64 € | -13.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.67 € | -14.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.80 € | 1.18 € | -34.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.85 € | -1.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 6.00 € | +0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 1.19 € | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 € | 1.76 € | +10.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.62 € | -31.4 % |
Transportation | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 € | 1.50 € | -59.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 40.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 € | 3.00 € | -45.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 1.93 € | -47.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 € | 22.00 € | -38.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.23 € | -9.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +22.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,625.00 € | 27,619.74 € | -0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 286.25 € | 140.50 € | -50.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.75 € | 13.79 € | -30.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.93 € | 29.87 € | -19.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.65 € | 43.72 € | -4.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.19 € | 10.24 € | -60.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 837.41 € | 492.60 € | -41.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,575.00 € | 8,650.00 € | -40.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.06 € | 69.01 € | -15.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.87 € | 27.70 € | -15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.44 € | 76.25 € | -7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 110.78 € | 82.44 € | -25.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,459.80 € | 1,240.47 € | -15.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,156.65 € | 897.60 € | -22.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,487.27 € | 2,137.50 € | -14.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,017.95 € | 1,531.91 € | -24.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 947.64 € | 411.40 € | -56.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 698.05 € | 237.06 € | -66.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Munich Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,518.63 € | 2,460.23 € | -30.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.40 | 2.49 | -26.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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