Cost of Living Comparison Between Valencia and Madrid 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madrid are 9.6% higher than in Valencia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madrid are 16.9% higher than in Valencia | |
| Rent Prices in Madrid are 34.8% higher than in Valencia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madrid are 7.4% higher than in Valencia | |
| Groceries Prices in Madrid are 0.3% higher than in Valencia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madrid is 10.1% higher than in Valencia | |
Restaurants | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 50.00 € | +11.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.89 € | 2.15 € | +13.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.35 € | +38.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 € | 1.62 € | +29.4 % |
Markets | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.42 € | 3.35 € | -2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.98 € | +7.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.56 € | +5.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.15 € | 2.31 € | +7.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.38 € | 4.78 € | -11.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.05 € | 3.36 € | +10.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.69 € | 5.56 € | -2.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.95 € | +6.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.86 € | +19.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.81 € | +6.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.85 € | -5.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.57 € | -22.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.61 € | -13.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.03 € | -1.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.58 € | 0.69 € | +19.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.50 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 0.99 € | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 1.53 € | +2.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.15 € | 5.12 € | -0.5 % |
Transportation | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.75 € | 54.60 € | +77.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.77 € | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.50 € | 22.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.09 € | 7.06 € | +15.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,866.67 € | 23,563.64 € | +12.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.18 € | 167.13 € | +28.4 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.06 € | 0.14 € | +134.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.05 € | 33.18 € | +10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.30 € | 40.18 € | +10.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.54 € | 12.09 € | +4.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 423.75 € | 479.38 € | +13.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,519.00 € | 8,969.23 € | +19.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 61.84 € | 72.06 € | +16.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.35 € | 33.87 € | +33.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.33 € | 75.79 € | +10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 83.33 € | 91.19 € | +9.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 799.21 € | 1,026.36 € | +28.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 568.86 € | 791.49 € | +39.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,370.69 € | 1,759.39 € | +28.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 848.00 € | 1,258.94 € | +48.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 245.81 € | 501.13 € | +103.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 127.75 € | 342.31 € | +168.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Valencia Edit |
Madrid Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,566.92 € | 2,017.18 € | +28.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.03 | 2.42 | +19.1 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
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Cities near Valencia: | Cost of Living in Sagunto | 18.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gandia | 43.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Castello de la Plana | 47.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alicante | 106.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Elche | 107.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albacete | 115.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cuenca | 123.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Murcia | 143.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tarragona | 160.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manzanares | 186.82 miles |
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 |