Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 31.2% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 18.7% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 4.5% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 32.0% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 33.4% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 3.3% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 18.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 11.00 € | +22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.48 € | 5.00 € | +43.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.34 € | 3.56 € | +52.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 2.45 € | +2.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.33 € | +50.2 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.04 € | 5.34 € | +32.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 2.24 € | +69.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.23 € | +91.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.78 € | 3.71 € | +33.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.86 € | 7.10 € | +21.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 € | 4.88 € | +43.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.16 € | 7.83 € | +27.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.13 € | +12.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.82 € | +2.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 1.20 € | +47.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.19 € | +15.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.80 € | +28.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.77 € | +13.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.65 € | +37.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 1.14 € | +31.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.14 € | 2.25 € | +96.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 3.29 € | +82.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.62 € | 8.50 € | +51.1 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.50 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 49.00 € | +22.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.46 € | +79.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 30.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.22 € | 6.59 € | +5.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 28,500.00 € | -14.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 27,800.00 € | +0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 138.91 € | 218.73 € | +57.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.83 € | 22.68 € | +64.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.56 € | 53.07 € | +79.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.66 € | 30.79 € | -29.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.80 € | 22.85 € | +133.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 13.00 € | +30.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 489.04 € | 903.57 € | +84.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,061.90 € | 21,266.67 € | +134.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.13 € | 93.93 € | +39.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 27.32 € | 43.50 € | +59.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.79 € | 107.31 € | +43.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 81.70 € | 134.55 € | +64.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,190.88 € | 1,060.62 € | -10.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 868.24 € | 902.50 € | +3.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,077.19 € | 1,819.05 € | -12.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,487.21 € | 1,578.33 € | +6.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 411.50 € | 369.29 € | -10.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 236.31 € | 325.74 € | +37.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,475.10 € | 2,840.41 € | +14.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.48 | 3.38 | +36.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 Brussels: | Cost of Living in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw | 8.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mechelen | 19.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Antwerp | 29.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gent | 36.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Charleroi | 37.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mons | 40.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kortrijk | 57.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brugge | 60.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roeselare | 61.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ostend | 70.78 miles |