Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Madrid | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$16) | C$14 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (C$5.91) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (C$1.62) | C$2.60 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (C$4.90) | C$5.09 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (C$3.23) | C$5.31 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (C$3.37) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (C$2.37) | C$2.99 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (C$1.78) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (C$3.03) | C$2.85 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (C$1.61) | C$2.96 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Madrid | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,840 (C$2,755) | C$1,978 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,244 (C$1,863) | C$1,627 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (C$182) | C$336 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,229 (C$1,841) | C$1,502 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €868 (C$1,300) | C$953 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (C$120) | C$198 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$41) | C$65 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €311 (C$465) | C$408 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$150) | C$175 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$16) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$29 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Madrid | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$107) | C$61 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$41) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$122) | C$120 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$129) | C$157 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Madrid | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,292 (C$42,364) | C$29,563 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (C$2.38) | C$1.50 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$51) | C$103 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$25) | C$45 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Madrid | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (C$86) | C$81 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.75 (C$5.62) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (C$4.79) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (C$5.70) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (C$3.30) | C$4.38 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (C$4.16) | C$2.61 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Madrid | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$63) | C$63 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$31 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$76) | C$153 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (C$83) | C$116 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$21) | C$13 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (C$4.69) | C$5.56 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (C$828) | C$658 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.40) | C$0.43 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$79) | C$67 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 (C$8) | C$19 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,588 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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