Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (248 N$) | 155 N$ | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (138 N$) | 71 N$ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (59 N$) | 68 N$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (13 N$) | 21 N$ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.24 (39 N$) | 35 N$ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (26 N$) | 25 N$ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (98 N$) | 89 N$ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (29 N$) | 27 N$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (22 N$) | 56 N$ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (15 N$) | 25 N$ | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (122 N$) | 140 N$ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (27 N$) | 21 N$ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (13 N$) | 11 N$ | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,420 (24,673 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,001 (17,402 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (2,216 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (17,246 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (12,137 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (1,513 N$) | 759 N$ | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (542 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (6,018 N$) | 5,371 N$ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (1,645 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (134 N$) | 87 N$ | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (174 N$) | 142 N$ | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (1,283 N$) | 758 N$ | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (532 N$) | 460 N$ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (1,268 N$) | 1,284 N$ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (1,479 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 124% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,570 (427,049 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (23 N$) | 14 N$ | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (969 N$) | 294 N$ | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (265 N$) | 103 N$ | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (107 N$) | 59 N$ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (126 N$) | 251 N$ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (929 N$) | 512 N$ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (70 N$) | 44 N$ | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (44 N$) | 27 N$ | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (56 N$) | 48 N$ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (22 N$) | 42 N$ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (31 N$) | 29 N$ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (258 N$) | 161 N$ | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 54% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (513 N$) | 389 N$ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (296 N$) | 124 N$ | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (740 N$) | 1,183 N$ | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (783 N$) | 508 N$ | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (198 N$) | 56 N$ | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (55 N$) | 36 N$ | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (75 N$) | 27 N$ | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €527 (9,158 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (5.97 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (864 N$) | 635 N$ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (87 N$) | 47 N$ | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,404 prices entered by 388 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 71,079 N$ (€4,089) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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