Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Weifang, China
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Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 91% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (111元) | 27元 | + 312% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 26元 | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (26元) | 8元 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (6元) | 12元 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.24 (18元) | 11元 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 5.41元 | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (44元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (13元) | 21元 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (10元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (7元) | 2.50元 | + 172% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55元) | 89元 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (12元) | 7元 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (5.63元) | 4.00元 | + 41% | |
Housing | + 261% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 261% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,420 (11,070元) | 2,614元 | + 324% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,001 (7,808元) | 1,307元 | + 497% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (994元) | 200元 | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (7,738元) | 1,500元 | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (5,446元) | 800元 | + 581% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (679元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (243元) | 50元 | + 387% | |
40” flat screen tv | €346 (2,700元) | 3,000元 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (738元) | 400元 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (60元) | 10元 | + 500% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (78元) | 69元 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (576元) | 150元 | + 284% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (239元) | 326元 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (569元) | 80元 | + 611% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (664元) | 150元 | + 342% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 109% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,570 (191,610元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (10元) | 5.00元 | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (435元) | 100元 | + 335% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (119元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (48元) | 55元 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (57元) | 30元 | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (417元) | 200元 | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (31元) | 50元 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (20元) | 63元 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 24元 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (10元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (14元) | 2.54元 | + 449% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (116元) | 25元 | + 359% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Weifang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (230元) | 75元 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (133元) | 101元 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (332元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (351元) | 151元 | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (89元) | 102元 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (25元) | 41元 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (34元) | 15元 | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €527 (4,109元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (2.68元) | 1.00元 | + 168% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (388元) | 1,305元 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (39元) | 12元 | + 218% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 82% more expensive than in Weifang (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,028元 (€1,799) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,700元 in Weifang.
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