Cost of Living Comparison Between Porto and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 12.8% higher than in Porto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 15.8% higher than in Porto | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 22.3% higher than in Porto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 27.8% higher than in Porto | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 13.4% higher than in Porto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 60.6% higher than in Porto | |
Restaurants | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.50 € | 12.00 € | +26.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 3.50 € | +75.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.62 € | 2.14 € | +31.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 € | 2.39 € | +59.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.08 € | 1.68 € | +55.3 % |
Markets | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.30 € | 3.48 € | +5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.05 € | -10.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.58 € | +9.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.36 € | 2.42 € | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.07 € | 4.99 € | +22.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.76 € | 3.42 € | +23.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.00 € | 5.69 € | +13.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.98 € | +18.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.87 € | +47.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.81 € | +35.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.90 € | +9.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 0.59 € | +5.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.63 € | -0.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.27 € | 1.03 € | -18.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.55 € | 0.70 € | +27.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.60 € | +12.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.01 € | 1.03 € | +1.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.55 € | -15.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.15 € | 5.10 € | -1.0 % |
Transportation | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 54.55 € | +36.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.25 € | 3.60 € | +10.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.21 € | 1.77 € | +46.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.90 € | 22.00 € | +47.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.25 € | 7.03 € | -3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,789.50 € | 25,188.50 € | -2.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,340.00 € | 24,141.67 € | -14.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.76 € | 169.43 € | +42.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.26 € | 0.14 € | -44.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.05 € | 33.32 € | -4.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.99 € | 41.21 € | +11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.29 € | 12.82 € | -16.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
Childcare | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 355.59 € | 477.78 € | +34.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,211.44 € | 8,381.25 € | +16.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.52 € | 74.26 € | -12.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.43 € | 33.97 € | +19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.59 € | 76.42 € | +5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.91 € | 92.59 € | -0.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 842.39 € | 1,034.15 € | +22.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 649.47 € | 789.06 € | +21.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,500.00 € | 1,763.47 € | +17.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 981.40 € | 1,271.88 € | +29.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 304.02 € | 503.84 € | +65.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 195.30 € | 335.68 € | +71.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,045.71 € | 1,945.02 € | +86.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.34 | 2.49 | +6.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 219 | 372 |
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