Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $20 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($12) | $10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 ($4.39) | $5.69 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.20) | $0.87 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.22 ($3.66) | $5.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 ($2.44) | $3.62 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 ($2.76) | $4.50 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 ($1.93) | $2.69 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 ($1.29) | $2.02 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 ($2.23) | $3.08 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 ($1.03) | $2.78 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,865 ($2,120) | $2,413 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,287 ($1,464) | $1,541 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 ($120) | $228 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,295 ($1,472) | $1,292 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €891 ($1,013) | $919 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 ($86) | $157 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($31) | $72 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 ($357) | $295 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($115) | $149 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $42 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($84) | $50 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($33) | $34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($93) | $96 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 ($103) | $90 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,231 ($33,242) | $32,100 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 ($1.82) | $0.88 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 ($36) | $65 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($23) | $14 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($64) | $94 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.64 ($4.14) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 ($3.91) | $4.88 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 ($4.23) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 ($2.35) | $3.48 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 ($2.90) | $1.75 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $23 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($46) | $44 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($22) | $24 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($58) | $151 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 ($63) | $72 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($15) | $16 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 ($4.11) | $5.09 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 ($6) | $4.66 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 ($568) | $451 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 ($0.29) | $0.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 ($69) | $42 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.65 ($6) | $9 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,635 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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