Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 2.2% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 2.7% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 10.3% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 8.7% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 6.2% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 110.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.75 € | 14.00 € | +1.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 9.00 € | +1.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.28 € | 2.35 € | +3.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 € | 2.41 € | +34.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 € | 1.59 € | +27.1 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.64 € | 4.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 1.38 € | +5.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.67 € | +3.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.81 € | 2.76 € | -1.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 6.03 € | +29.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.22 € | 3.45 € | +7.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.66 € | 6.24 € | +10.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.01 € | +3.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.80 € | +26.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.79 € | -0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.02 € | -1.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.64 € | -20.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.68 € | -18.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.53 € | 1.18 € | -22.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.85 € | +10.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 € | 1.19 € | -3.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 1.76 € | -31.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.62 € | +2.3 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 40.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 3.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 1.93 € | +71.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 22.00 € | +46.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.92 € | 6.23 € | -10.0 % |
| 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) | 33,234.29 € | 27,619.74 € | -16.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 131.98 € | 140.50 € | +6.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.93 € | 13.76 € | -40.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.05 € | 30.03 € | -23.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.57 € | 44.05 € | +11.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 10.24 € | -19.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 537.76 € | 492.60 € | -8.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 8,650.00 € | -35.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.89 € | 69.01 € | -12.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.73 € | 28.04 € | -19.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.51 € | 76.17 € | -6.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 82.44 € | -17.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,324.58 € | 1,245.29 € | -6.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 914.52 € | 901.63 € | -1.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,573.47 € | 2,137.50 € | -16.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,670.73 € | 1,531.91 € | -8.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 575.18 € | 411.40 € | -28.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 296.36 € | 237.06 € | -20.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,217.49 € | 2,495.23 € | +104.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.01 | 2.49 | -37.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 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 |