Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 181% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 153% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (руб 1,667) | руб 401 | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (руб 975) | руб 322 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (руб 384) | руб 175 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (руб 105) | руб 76 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (руб 304) | руб 113 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (руб 229) | руб 153 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 672) | руб 378 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (руб 228) | руб 102 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (руб 164) | руб 38 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (руб 114) | руб 69 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 697) | руб 597 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (руб 213) | руб 124 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (руб 118) | руб 27 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 333% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 333% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,888 (руб 188,497) | руб 38,419 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,244 (руб 124,211) | руб 24,855 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (руб 11,934) | руб 6,083 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,215 (руб 121,362) | руб 19,940 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €851 (руб 85,001) | руб 13,661 | + 522% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (руб 7,412) | руб 3,095 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (руб 2,748) | руб 434 | + 533% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €298 (руб 29,801) | руб 22,963 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (руб 8,466) | руб 4,467 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (руб 1,049) | руб 399 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (руб 1,238) | руб 642 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 100% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (руб 7,116) | руб 2,436 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (руб 3,000) | руб 1,969 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (руб 8,349) | руб 3,973 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (руб 9,000) | руб 3,702 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 182% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,194 (руб 2,914,906) | руб 1,268,460 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (руб 172) | руб 52 | + 233% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (руб 3,417) | руб 1,215 | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (руб 1,300) | руб 289 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 154% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 757) | руб 331 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (руб 477) | руб 539 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (руб 5,962) | руб 1,365 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (руб 386) | руб 201 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (руб 330) | руб 142 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (руб 321) | руб 190 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (руб 216) | руб 76 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (руб 244) | руб 90 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (руб 2,454) | руб 293 | + 738% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 97% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (руб 3,904) | руб 1,375 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (руб 1,887) | руб 559 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (руб 4,916) | руб 3,330 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (руб 5,409) | руб 2,823 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (руб 1,349) | руб 252 | + 435% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (руб 305) | руб 123 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.36 (руб 436) | руб 176 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (руб 55,208) | руб 33,208 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (руб 19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (руб 5,130) | руб 2,562 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (руб 548) | руб 128 | + 329% | |
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TOTAL | + 181% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,931 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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