Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 48.2% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 47.7% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 46.8% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 33.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 68.8% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 27.2% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.90 € | 7.00 € | +141.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 6.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.95 € | 3.79 € | +94.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.32 € | 3.10 € | +33.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.54 € | 2.48 € | +61.0 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.77 € | 4.62 € | +22.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.75 € | +71.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.97 € | +56.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.46 € | 3.59 € | +45.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.81 € | 7.82 € | +62.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.39 € | 6.17 € | +82.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.54 € | 9.92 € | +79.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.49 € | +52.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.99 € | +22.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.37 € | +89.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.73 € | +88.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 1.00 € | +71.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.04 € | +65.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.06 € | 1.50 € | +41.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.71 € | 0.80 € | +13.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 9.00 € | +80.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.04 € | 2.13 € | +104.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.51 € | 3.18 € | +109.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.10 € | 10.50 € | +105.9 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.10 € | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 84.10 € | +68.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.65 € | 3.00 € | +81.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 21.00 € | 45.00 € | +114.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.26 € | 7.45 € | +19.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,250.00 € | 22,255.00 € | -15.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,689.38 € | 28,862.50 € | +16.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 141.15 € | 195.15 € | +38.3 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.04 € | 0.23 € | +460.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.62 € | 30.51 € | +3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.56 € | 35.56 € | +0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.66 € | 16.44 € | +54.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 12.25 € | +36.1 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.09 € | 755.00 € | +59.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,050.00 € | 16,428.57 € | +104.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 53.13 € | 98.58 € | +85.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.92 € | 39.84 € | +53.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.91 € | 92.97 € | +36.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 72.54 € | 128.86 € | +77.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 994.25 € | 1,205.21 € | +21.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 756.15 € | 931.79 € | +23.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,669.18 € | 2,803.78 € | +68.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,230.92 € | 1,925.79 € | +56.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 396.56 € | 1,151.44 € | +190.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 253.66 € | 804.66 € | +217.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,427.07 € | 2,611.26 € | +7.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.67 | 2.07 | +23.6 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 446 | 492 |
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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 |