Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Munich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Munich are 27.0% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Munich are 25.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Munich are 21.7% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Munich are 19.0% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Munich are 23.0% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Munich is 16.4% higher than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 75.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.53 € | 10.00 € | +5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.39 € | 3.71 € | +55.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 € | 3.08 € | +26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 € | 2.60 € | +63.9 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 4.38 € | +9.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 € | 2.11 € | +53.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.20 € | +81.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.77 € | 3.16 € | +14.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 € | 5.82 € | -3.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.46 € | 5.70 € | +64.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.33 € | 7.31 € | +15.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.23 € | +20.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.70 € | -14.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.04 € | +30.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.40 € | +35.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.74 € | +14.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.79 € | +14.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.80 € | +50.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.86 € | -1.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 0.95 € | -22.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 1.60 € | -9.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.65 € | 8.20 € | +45.1 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.70 € | +146.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 49.00 € | +22.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 5.50 € | +83.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.70 € | +91.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 36.00 € | +63.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.23 € | 6.92 € | +11.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -18.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 27,625.00 € | +0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 142.24 € | 283.00 € | +99.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.88 € | 20.14 € | +45.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.76 € | 37.26 € | +25.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.57 € | 43.52 € | -0.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.91 € | 26.19 € | +164.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 13.00 € | +30.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 491.92 € | 837.41 € | +70.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,661.90 € | 14,575.00 € | +68.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 68.75 € | 83.42 € | +21.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.30 € | 32.18 € | +13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.31 € | 83.48 € | +9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.43 € | 110.78 € | +31.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,258.75 € | 1,462.58 € | +16.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 905.83 € | 1,147.21 € | +26.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,154.81 € | 2,510.23 € | +16.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,554.35 € | 2,027.03 € | +30.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 421.98 € | 947.64 € | +124.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.41 € | 698.05 € | +192.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,399.51 € | 3,493.00 € | +45.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.53 | 3.40 | +34.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| 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 Munich: | Cost of Living in Weilheim in Oberbayern | 33.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Augsburg | 50.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Traunstein | 73.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Regensburg | 77.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ulm | 94.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuremberg | 103.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlangen | 118.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tubingen | 143.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stuttgart | 144.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitzingen | 153.67 miles |