Cost of Living Comparison Between Porto and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 15.0% higher than in Porto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 19.5% higher than in Porto | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 28.8% higher than in Porto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 46.9% higher than in Porto | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 12.7% higher than in Porto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 47.7% higher than in Porto | |
Restaurants | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.00 € | 14.00 € | +55.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 60.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 € | 9.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.58 € | 2.35 € | +48.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.53 € | 2.40 € | +56.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.55 € | +39.1 % |
Markets | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.41 € | 4.04 € | +18.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.32 € | +5.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.64 € | +1.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.68 € | 2.78 € | +3.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.40 € | 5.86 € | +33.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.10 € | 3.42 € | +10.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 € | 6.16 € | +11.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 1.01 € | +17.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.80 € | +36.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.81 € | +17.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.04 € | +2.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.62 € | -1.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.67 € | -12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.42 € | 1.19 € | -16.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 € | 0.86 € | +31.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.07 € | 1.14 € | +7.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 1.78 € | -15.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.45 € | 5.60 € | +2.8 % |
Transportation | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 40.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| 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) | 6.71 € | 6.21 € | -7.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,957.00 € | 33,182.50 € | +14.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,908.95 € | 27,043.06 € | -17.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 104.70 € | 134.31 € | +28.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.01 € | 14.16 € | -16.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.25 € | 29.13 € | -17.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.84 € | 43.72 € | +25.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.34 € | 9.63 € | -27.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 10.00 € | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 388.33 € | 488.60 € | +25.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,287.22 € | 9,115.00 € | +25.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 61.94 € | 66.35 € | +7.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.27 € | 27.94 € | +10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.77 € | 74.71 € | +4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 80.27 € | 82.71 € | +3.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 959.11 € | 1,200.48 € | +25.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 744.77 € | 878.30 € | +17.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,524.40 € | 2,101.92 € | +37.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,178.85 € | 1,493.83 € | +26.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 234.66 € | 405.40 € | +72.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 155.40 € | 237.42 € | +52.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Porto Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,347.56 € | 2,379.30 € | +76.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.70 | 2.55 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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