Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($19) | $13 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 ($4.34) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 ($1.12) | $0.81 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 ($3.23) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 ($2.55) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 ($2.29) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.38) | $1.35 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 ($1.18) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 ($2.15) | $1.88 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 ($0.94) | $2.33 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,621 ($1,716) | $1,681 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,085 ($1,149) | $1,549 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 ($125) | $195 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,110 ($1,175) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €781 ($826) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 ($94) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 ($405) | $324 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($104) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $15 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($90) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($36) | $40 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($89) | $85 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($121) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,528 ($28,076) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 ($1.80) | $1.06 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($43) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 ($26) | $25 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 ($64) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 ($4.58) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 ($3.20) | $3.91 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 ($3.95) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 ($2.02) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 ($2.11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($20) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 ($60) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 ($59) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 ($2.98) | $5.96 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 ($5.16) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 ($695) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($57) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 ($5.73) | $9 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,604 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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