Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 114% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 114% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 114% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (88 lei) | 32 lei | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (42 lei) | 18 lei | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (4.90 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (9 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (33 lei) | 14 lei | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (5.23 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (5.21 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (35 lei) | 25 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (3.96 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 203% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,487 (7,253 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 (4,894 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (649 lei) | 390 lei | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,009 (4,919 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €709 (3,458 lei) | 914 lei | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (465 lei) | 253 lei | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (151 lei) | 32 lei | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (1,719 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (504 lei) | 330 lei | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (36 lei) | 30 lei | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (57 lei) | 23 lei | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (359 lei) | 261 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (152 lei) | 131 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (384 lei) | 270 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (456 lei) | 251 lei | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 128% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,068 (122,244 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (9 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (245 lei) | 74 lei | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (98 lei) | 21 lei | + 372% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.34 (21 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.03 (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (261 lei) | 84 lei | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.60 (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (9 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (106 lei) | 16 lei | + 574% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (186 lei) | 69 lei | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (84 lei) | 43 lei | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (317 lei) | 166 lei | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (233 lei) | 135 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (62 lei) | 21 lei | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (23 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €523 (2,549 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (1.69 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (242 lei) | 121 lei | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.71 (28 lei) | 16 lei | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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