Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Porto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Porto are 14.2% lower than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Porto are 18.9% lower than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Porto are 27.1% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Porto are 32.3% lower than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Porto are 12.3% lower than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Porto is 26.9% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 9.00 € | -35.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 40.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.03 € | 7.50 € | -16.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 2.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.90 € | 3.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.38 € | 1.58 € | -33.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 € | 1.54 € | -36.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 € | 1.12 € | -30.0 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.00 € | 3.39 € | -15.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 € | 1.24 € | -10.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.63 € | -6.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.76 € | 2.68 € | -2.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.03 € | 4.34 € | -28.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.45 € | 3.10 € | -10.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.24 € | 5.52 € | -11.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.86 € | -15.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.59 € | -26.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.70 € | -16.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.02 € | +0.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.63 € | -0.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.77 € | +15.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.18 € | 1.42 € | +21.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 0.66 € | -22.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 4.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.19 € | 1.07 € | -10.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.05 € | +16.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.62 € | 5.50 € | -2.2 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.80 € | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 40.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 1.13 € | -41.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 15.00 € | -31.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.23 € | 6.73 € | +8.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 29,857.00 € | -10.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 33,070.56 € | +19.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 142.17 € | 104.70 € | -26.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.70 € | 18.06 € | +22.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.16 € | 35.08 € | +16.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.72 € | 34.85 € | -20.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.12 € | 13.34 € | +10.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 7.50 € | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 492.60 € | 389.23 € | -21.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,650.00 € | 7,287.22 € | -15.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 70.93 € | 56.37 € | -20.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.70 € | 25.27 € | -11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.22 € | 70.24 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 86.23 € | 80.27 € | -6.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,284.38 € | 941.70 € | -26.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 930.44 € | 739.78 € | -20.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,213.54 € | 1,549.42 € | -30.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,610.47 € | 1,172.50 € | -27.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 432.93 € | 234.35 € | -45.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 245.94 € | 155.40 € | -36.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Porto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,290.07 € | 1,357.12 € | -40.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.68 | 2.67 | -0.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 Porto: | Cost of Living in Vila Nova de Gaia | 3.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio Tinto | 5.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matosinhos | 5.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Maia | 6.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ermesinde | 8.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vila do Conde | 17.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Maria de Feira | 20.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vila Nova de Famalicao | 23.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penafiel | 23.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sao Joao da Madeira | 25.25 miles |