Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Paris is 32.2% higher than in Madrid (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Paris is 26.4% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 14.8% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 16.7% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 37.0% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 14.9% higher than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €16.00 | €15.00 | -6.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €60.00 | €70.00 | +16.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.00 | €12.00 | +9.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €3.50 | €7.00 | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.50 | €6.00 | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.81 | €4.52 | +60.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.83 | €4.08 | +43.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.03 | €2.59 | +27.9 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.10 | €1.39 | +26.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.17 | €1.97 | +67.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.69 | €1.13 | +63.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.31 | €4.29 | +29.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €7.06 | €9.23 | +30.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.51 | €5.93 | +69.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €7.02 | €8.67 | +23.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.12 | €1.36 | +22.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.95 | €0.92 | -2.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.04 | €1.18 | +14.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.04 | €1.62 | +56.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.88 | €0.80 | -9.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.88 | €0.96 | +9.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.35 | €1.67 | +23.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.87 | €0.75 | -13.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | €8.00 | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.07 | €2.43 | +126.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.07 | €3.76 | +81.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.00 | €13.00 | +116.7 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 | €2.50 | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €35.00 | €90.00 | +157.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.35 | €8.00 | +138.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.17 | €2.09 | -3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €26.50 | €41.06 | +54.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.57 | €1.91 | +21.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,500.00 | €30,900.00 | -1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €27,476.67 | €31,980.06 | +16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €168.39 | €233.78 | +38.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €15.95 | €15.01 | -5.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €31.17 | €29.13 | -6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €44.66 | €38.57 | -13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €16.77 | €18.81 | +12.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €10.00 | €14.00 | +40.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €627.00 | €1,493.79 | +138.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €14,998.13 | €22,769.06 | +51.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €82.21 | €105.62 | +28.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €36.41 | €46.13 | +26.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €94.75 | €107.14 | +13.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €103.12 | €144.67 | +40.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,378.40 | €1,385.53 | +0.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,030.86 | €1,042.74 | +1.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,513.74 | €3,027.32 | +20.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,622.87 | €2,057.50 | +26.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €729.06 | €1,202.18 | +64.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €356.94 | €819.54 | +129.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,220.35 | €3,224.81 | +45.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.12 | 3.43 | +10.0 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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Cities near Madrid: | Cost of Living in Pozuelo de Alarcon | 8.64 miles |
| 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 Montrouge | 3.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Malakoff | 4.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Puteaux | 5.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Courbevoie | 6.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Issy-les-Moulineaux | 6.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Montreuil | 8.03 miles |
| 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 Evreux | 59.80 miles |