Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 107% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (36 zł) | 17 zł | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (3.51 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.24 (10 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (25 zł) | 9 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (8 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (5.65 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (3.95 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (7 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (3.28 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,420 (6,436 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,001 (4,539 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (578 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (4,499 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (3,166 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (395 zł) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (142 zł) | 60 zł | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (1,570 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (429 zł) | 800 zł | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (335 zł) | 200 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (139 zł) | 200 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (331 zł) | 300 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (386 zł) | 250 zł | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 96% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,570 (111,391 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (5.96 zł) | 4.71 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (253 zł) | 50 zł | + 406% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (69 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (28 zł) | 50 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (33 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (242 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (5.84 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (8 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (67 zł) | 30 zł | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 109% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (134 zł) | 60 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (193 zł) | 70 zł | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (204 zł) | 100 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (52 zł) | 18 zł | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (14 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €527 (2,389 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (1.56 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (225 zł) | 69 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,202 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 7,371 zł (€1,626) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,300 zł in Wałbrzych.
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