Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 45.6% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 42.0% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 35.3% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 35.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 64.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 19.0% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 18.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 72.50 € | +20.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 12.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.48 € | 7.00 € | +101.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 7.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.34 € | 4.33 € | +85.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 3.38 € | +40.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.76 € | +78.1 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.03 € | 5.47 € | +35.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.56 € | +17.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.04 € | +57.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.78 € | 4.62 € | +66.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.86 € | 9.59 € | +63.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 € | 6.42 € | +87.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.16 € | 9.92 € | +61.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.44 € | +43.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.04 € | +29.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 1.56 € | +92.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.81 € | +74.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.00 € | +60.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 1.08 € | +60.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.58 € | +30.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 0.89 € | +1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.14 € | 2.36 € | +106.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 3.52 € | +95.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.62 € | 12.25 € | +117.8 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.15 € | +43.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 85.00 € | +112.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 6.25 € | +108.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.11 € | +60.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 46.00 € | +109.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.22 € | 7.15 € | +15.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -10.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 30,332.22 € | +9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 138.91 € | 219.54 € | +58.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.73 € | 15.79 € | +15.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.56 € | 29.89 € | +1.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.33 € | 38.14 € | -12.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.80 € | 16.86 € | +71.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 13.00 € | +30.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 489.04 € | 769.50 € | +57.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,061.90 € | 15,222.22 € | +68.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.13 € | 93.20 € | +38.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 27.32 € | 40.60 € | +48.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.79 € | 100.08 € | +33.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 81.70 € | 142.86 € | +74.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,190.88 € | 1,410.62 € | +18.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 868.24 € | 963.66 € | +11.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,077.19 € | 3,049.14 € | +46.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,487.21 € | 2,186.11 € | +47.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 411.50 € | 1,095.13 € | +166.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 236.31 € | 797.41 € | +237.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,475.10 € | 2,847.00 € | +15.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.48 | 3.78 | +52.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 |
Cities near Paris: | Cost of Living in Chaville | 9.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guyancourt | 17.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chartres | 56.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rouen | 81.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Orleans | 82.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amiens | 86.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reims | 89.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Havre | 121.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Mans | 129.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |