Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Madrid | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R 378) | R 144 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R 183) | R 82 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (R 84) | R 58 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (R 22) | R 19 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (R 64) | R 37 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (R 46) | R 28 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R 143) | R 91 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (R 43) | R 29 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (R 25) | R 32 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (R 23) | R 33 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R 141) | R 116 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (R 43) | R 23 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (R 17) | R 17 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 102% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (R 31,398) | R 14,480 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 (R 21,071) | R 8,621 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (R 2,991) | R 1,675 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 (R 21,986) | R 8,082 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €728 (R 15,232) | R 5,851 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (R 2,294) | R 2,507 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R 587) | R 515 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (R 7,194) | R 6,479 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (R 1,689) | R 1,875 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R 149) | R 87 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R 243) | R 59 | + 312% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (R 1,701) | R 1,027 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (R 642) | R 749 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (R 1,557) | R 1,824 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (R 2,042) | R 1,377 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,240 (R 507,256) | R 420,471 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (R 37) | R 24 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (R 928) | R 812 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (R 421) | R 180 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R 135) | R 60 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (R 254) | R 233 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R 1,163) | R 610 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (R 81) | R 44 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (R 57) | R 32 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (R 80) | R 57 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (R 47) | R 33 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (R 47) | R 23 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R 419) | R 221 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 63% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Madrid | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R 771) | R 502 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R 370) | R 252 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (R 1,194) | R 779 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R 1,056) | R 766 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R 260) | R 90 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (R 59) | R 37 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (R 90) | R 35 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €595 (R 12,457) | R 9,198 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R 2.60) | R 1.80 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (R 1,134) | R 544 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (R 108) | R 47 | + 128% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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