Cost of Living Comparison Between Amsterdam and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 24.8% lower than in Amsterdam (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 28.9% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 35.3% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 30.7% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 15.7% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 7.8% lower than in Amsterdam | |
Restaurants | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 14.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 85.00 € | 60.00 € | -29.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 9.03 € | -24.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 € | 3.50 € | -46.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 3.70 € | -32.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.93 € | 2.35 € | -40.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.04 € | 2.43 € | -20.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 € | 1.58 € | -38.6 % |
Markets | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.63 € | 4.02 € | -13.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.33 € | -17.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 0.66 € | -43.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.03 € | 2.77 € | -31.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.21 € | 5.76 € | +10.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.43 € | 3.39 € | -37.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.19 € | 6.16 € | -0.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 1.00 € | +18.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.79 € | -12.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.80 € | -5.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 1.03 € | -26.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.62 € | -19.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.67 € | -12.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.12 € | 1.20 € | +7.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 0.87 € | +16.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.65 € | 6.00 € | -9.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.32 € | 1.14 € | -13.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 € | 1.76 € | -23.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.50 € | 5.62 € | -40.8 % |
Transportation | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.40 € | 1.50 € | -55.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 81.50 € | 40.00 € | -50.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 1.93 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.50 € | 22.00 € | -32.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.44 € | 6.22 € | -16.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,500.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +13.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,969.58 € | 27,619.74 € | -13.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.75 € | 142.32 € | -41.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.66 € | 14.27 € | -30.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.15 € | 29.92 € | -33.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.67 € | 43.66 € | -23.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.52 € | 9.91 € | -49.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,870.84 € | 484.60 € | -74.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,208.57 € | 8,904.55 € | -12.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.38 € | 69.95 € | -13.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.96 € | 28.66 € | -7.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.34 € | 76.80 € | -13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.62 € | 85.24 € | -15.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,883.92 € | 1,235.09 € | -34.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,567.35 € | 897.84 € | -42.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,205.43 € | 2,151.82 € | -32.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,357.69 € | 1,547.96 € | -34.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 806.51 € | 432.63 € | -46.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 545.01 € | 244.74 € | -55.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amsterdam Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,600.39 € | 2,358.97 € | -34.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.99 | 2.61 | -34.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Bussum | 16.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almere | 21.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alkmaar | 24.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leiden | 26.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oegstgeest | 26.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Utrecht | 33.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amersfoort | 33.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Delft | 39.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in The Hague (Den Haag) | 39.31 miles |
Cities near Madrid: | Cost of Living in Pozuelo de Alarcon | 8.64 miles |
| 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 |