Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 90% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Madrid | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (11,006 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 225% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (6,590 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (2,369 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (686 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (2,025 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (1,338 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (4,683 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (1,398 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (984 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (715 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 695% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (4,712 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (1,256 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (604 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 22% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 94% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Madrid | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,817 (1,128,352 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,213 (753,116 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (73,331 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,227 (762,189 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €864 (536,386 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (49,894 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 276% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (16,877 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | €303 (187,870 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 364% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (74,227 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (6,624 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (7,537 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 254% | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (46,430 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (17,463 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 913% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (49,814 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (59,009 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 86% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,516 (18,328,094 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (985 Pound) | 781 Pound | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (21,005 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 434% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (10,372 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 279% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 279% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Madrid | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (5,850 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 199% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (4,939 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 960% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (34,299 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 246% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.75 (2,329 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 523% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (1,986 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1938% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (2,360 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (1,366 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1366% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (1,724 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1683% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (11,807 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 295% | |
Entertainment | + 143% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 143% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Madrid | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (26,116 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (12,211 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (31,357 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (34,415 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (8,625 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 1349% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (1,946 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (2,970 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (343,350 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1146% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (166 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 1560% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (32,682 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1282% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 (3,445 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 850% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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