Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 45% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Madrid | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R 318) | R 177 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R 192) | R 91 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (R 72) | R 52 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (R 20) | R 24 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (R 59) | R 52 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (R 40) | R 29 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R 126) | R 121 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (R 41) | R 30 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (R 29) | R 24 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (R 20) | R 23 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R 130) | R 124 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (R 38) | R 26 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (R 20) | R 14 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,855 (R 34,484) | R 14,758 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,249 (R 23,210) | R 12,628 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (R 2,225) | R 2,181 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,223 (R 22,734) | R 9,335 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €853 (R 15,857) | R 7,457 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (R 1,299) | R 1,928 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (R 493) | R 662 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €270 (R 5,022) | R 5,457 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R 1,706) | R 1,736 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R 175) | R 128 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R 212) | R 92 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (R 1,279) | R 887 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (R 517) | R 768 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (R 1,526) | R 1,646 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (R 1,615) | R 1,348 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,197 (R 524,086) | R 440,461 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (R 29) | R 25 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (R 603) | R 988 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (R 247) | R 190 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R 177) | R 89 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R 131) | R 248 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (R 1,024) | R 522 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.75 (R 70) | R 52 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (R 59) | R 39 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (R 62) | R 72 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 (R 40) | R 34 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (R 52) | R 26 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R 371) | R 137 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Madrid | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (R 747) | R 498 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (R 362) | R 249 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (R 939) | R 963 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (R 1,057) | R 690 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (R 256) | R 102 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (R 60) | R 35 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.56 (R 85) | R 39 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (R 10,277) | R 9,905 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (R 4.97) | R 1.72 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R 954) | R 649 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.51 (R 102) | R 54 | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,954 prices entered by 242 different people.
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