Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Paris is 43.3% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Paris is 36.8% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 23.8% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 28.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 56.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 1.6% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 7.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 7.00 € | +75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.50 € | 4.02 € | +61.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 € | 3.66 € | +43.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.64 € | +56.6 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.09 € | 5.20 € | +27.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.66 € | +29.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 1.12 € | +62.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 4.59 € | +57.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.18 € | 9.80 € | +58.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.50 € | 6.27 € | +79.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.35 € | 9.57 € | +50.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.48 € | +37.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.98 € | +15.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.48 € | +61.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.65 € | +68.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.03 € | +35.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.09 € | +48.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.19 € | 1.49 € | +25.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € | 0.82 € | -2.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 € | 2.18 € | +80.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 € | 3.57 € | +100.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.60 € | 12.50 € | +123.2 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.15 € | +43.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 86.40 € | +116.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 7.15 € | +104.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.05 € | +45.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 23.88 € | 48.00 € | +101.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.42 € | 7.19 € | +12.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 31,697.50 € | -5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,063.75 € | 30,900.00 € | +10.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 154.71 € | 230.15 € | +48.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.85 € | 15.73 € | +5.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.15 € | 30.97 € | -0.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.83 € | 35.73 € | -16.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.09 € | 17.26 € | +42.8 % |
| 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 | 522.17 € | 705.62 € | +35.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,166.67 € | 16,833.33 € | +83.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.50 € | 96.74 € | +18.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.89 € | 43.42 € | +24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.08 € | 102.59 € | +16.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.41 € | 137.29 € | +29.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,351.60 € | 1,334.00 € | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 989.74 € | 976.71 € | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,255.87 € | 3,156.00 € | +39.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,593.75 € | 2,196.00 € | +37.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 554.88 € | 1,141.22 € | +105.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 337.79 € | 818.75 € | +142.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,209.70 € | 2,972.51 € | +34.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.68 | 3.79 | +2.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 453 | 458 |
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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 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 |