Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Stockholm 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Stockholm is 35.7% higher than in Madrid (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Stockholm is 25.9% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Stockholm are 6.3% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Stockholm are 28.3% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Stockholm are 34.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Stockholm is 16.1% higher than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€16.00 (174.71 kr) |
€16.03 (175.00 kr) |
+0.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€60.00 (655.17 kr) |
€93.87 (1,025.00 kr) |
+56.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€11.00 (120.11 kr) |
€10.07 (110.00 kr) |
-8.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€3.50 (38.22 kr) |
€6.87 (75.00 kr) |
+96.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€4.50 (49.14 kr) |
€7.28 (79.50 kr) |
+61.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€2.81 (30.73 kr) |
€4.63 (50.56 kr) |
+64.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.83 (30.95 kr) |
€3.37 (36.75 kr) |
+18.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€2.03 (22.13 kr) |
€2.81 (30.68 kr) |
+38.7 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.10 (12.04 kr) |
€1.59 (17.37 kr) |
+44.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.17 (12.83 kr) |
€3.30 (36.03 kr) |
+180.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€0.69 (7.52 kr) |
€1.59 (17.34 kr) |
+130.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.31 (36.13 kr) |
€4.49 (49.01 kr) |
+35.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€7.06 (77.09 kr) |
€5.47 (59.71 kr) |
-22.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€3.51 (38.29 kr) |
€5.58 (60.93 kr) |
+59.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€7.02 (76.69 kr) |
€8.88 (96.96 kr) |
+26.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.12 (12.19 kr) |
€1.45 (15.80 kr) |
+29.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.95 (10.32 kr) |
€1.17 (12.81 kr) |
+24.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€1.04 (11.31 kr) |
€1.28 (13.99 kr) |
+23.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.04 (11.32 kr) |
€1.91 (20.84 kr) |
+84.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.88 (9.62 kr) |
€0.74 (8.06 kr) |
-16.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.88 (9.62 kr) |
€0.79 (8.59 kr) |
-10.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.35 (14.72 kr) |
€2.49 (27.21 kr) |
+84.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.87 (9.47 kr) |
€2.03 (22.14 kr) |
+133.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€7.00 (76.44 kr) |
€10.99 (120.00 kr) |
+57.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€1.07 (11.72 kr) |
€2.09 (22.88 kr) |
+95.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.07 (22.64 kr) |
€2.35 (25.67 kr) |
+13.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€6.00 (65.52 kr) |
€7.60 (83.00 kr) |
+26.7 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€1.50 (16.38 kr) |
€3.94 (43.00 kr) |
+162.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€35.00 (382.18 kr) |
€97.07 (1,060.00 kr) |
+177.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€3.35 (36.58 kr) |
€5.40 (59.00 kr) |
+61.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€2.17 (23.72 kr) |
€2.21 (24.14 kr) |
+1.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€26.50 (289.37 kr) |
€54.49 (595.00 kr) |
+105.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.57 (17.12 kr) |
€1.65 (17.99 kr) |
+5.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€31,500.00 (343,963.45 kr) |
€30,212.08 (329,900.00 kr) |
-4.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€27,476.67 (300,030.77 kr) |
€30,967.10 (338,144.44 kr) |
+12.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€168.39 (1,838.76 kr) |
€247.74 (2,705.24 kr) |
+47.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€15.95 (174.19 kr) |
€21.71 (237.06 kr) |
+36.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€31.17 (340.39 kr) |
€38.93 (425.06 kr) |
+24.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€44.66 (487.67 kr) |
€43.34 (473.28 kr) |
-2.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€16.77 (183.11 kr) |
€35.15 (383.83 kr) |
+109.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€10.00 (109.19 kr) |
€17.40 (190.00 kr) |
+74.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€627.00 (6,846.51 kr) |
€148.54 (1,622.00 kr) |
-76.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€14,998.13 (163,771.65 kr) |
€15,019.04 (164,000.00 kr) |
+0.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€82.21 (897.70 kr) |
€98.97 (1,080.67 kr) |
+20.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€36.41 (397.60 kr) |
€47.99 (523.99 kr) |
+31.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€94.75 (1,034.62 kr) |
€120.57 (1,316.58 kr) |
+27.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€103.12 (1,126.07 kr) |
€184.41 (2,013.66 kr) |
+78.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,378.40 (15,051.40 kr) |
€1,561.85 (17,054.59 kr) |
+13.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,030.86 (11,256.47 kr) |
€1,008.90 (11,016.67 kr) |
-2.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€2,513.74 (27,448.73 kr) |
€2,683.28 (29,300.00 kr) |
+6.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,622.87 (17,720.87 kr) |
€1,703.38 (18,600.00 kr) |
+5.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€729.06 (7,960.99 kr) |
€956.35 (10,442.87 kr) |
+31.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€356.94 (3,897.54 kr) |
€537.46 (5,868.77 kr) |
+50.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,220.35 (24,245.09 kr) |
€3,245.52 (35,439.40 kr) |
+46.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.12 | 3.48 | +11.7 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 | |
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