Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Wichita, Kansas (United States)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($17) | $12 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 ($3.77) | $3.09 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 ($0.92) | $0.79 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 ($2.52) | $2.64 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 ($1.75) | $3.66 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 ($5.41) | $4.60 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 ($1.92) | $3.38 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 ($1.03) | $1.41 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 ($1.05) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 ($1.80) | $1.76 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.83) | $1.50 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 ($1,416) | $1,196 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €966 ($947) | $851 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 ($146) | $186 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €968 ($950) | $766 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €692 ($679) | $454 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 ($118) | $114 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($28) | $56 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 ($360) | $323 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($84) | $69 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($9) | $9 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($11) | $17 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($73) | $45 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 ($28) | $44 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($78) | $104 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 ($102) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,406 ($23,936) | $21,769 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 ($1.79) | $0.74 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($49) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 ($26) | $13 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.18 ($4.10) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.51 ($5.40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 ($41) | $87 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.40 ($3.34) | $5.19 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.03 ($1.99) | $3.43 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 ($1.91) | $3.16 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 ($1.83) | $3.44 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 ($2.05) | $1.56 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($18) | $17 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Madrid | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($39) | $33 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($18) | $29 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 ($60) | $42 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($47) | $88 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($12) | $8 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 ($3.44) | $4.76 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 ($4.88) | $3.77 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €523 ($513) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 ($0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($45) | $36 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 ($5.11) | $7 | - 31% | |
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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 1,444 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Wichita, Kansas you would need to make just about $3,830 (€3,905) in Madrid.
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