Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $15 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 ($4.32) | $4.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 ($1.14) | $1.06 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 ($3.28) | $3.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.34) | $4.45 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 ($2.21) | $3.45 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 ($1.28) | $1.90 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 ($1.15) | $6 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 ($2.19) | $2.65 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 ($0.88) | $2.63 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 ($1,608) | $2,014 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 ($1,079) | $1,390 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($153) | $245 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 ($1,126) | $1,474 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €728 ($780) | $1,010 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 ($117) | $140 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($30) | $52 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 ($368) | $290 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($86) | $138 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($12) | $39 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($87) | $65 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($33) | $71 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 ($80) | $97 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($105) | $188 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,240 ($25,973) | $27,148 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 ($1.92) | $0.91 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 ($47) | $58 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($22) | $20 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($14) | $27 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($60) | $116 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 ($4.16) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 ($2.91) | $2.41 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 ($4.10) | $3.07 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 ($2.38) | $4.05 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 ($2.40) | $1.73 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $31 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($39) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($19) | $20 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 ($61) | $71 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($54) | $70 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $11 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 ($3.02) | $4.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 ($4.59) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €595 ($638) | $498 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.39 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($58) | $46 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 ($5.54) | $8 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,814 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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