Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Xiamen, China
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (112元) | 63元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 29元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (26元) | 14元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (6元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.24 (18元) | 16元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 6元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (44元) | 40元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (13元) | 11元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (7元) | 5.26元 | + 29% | |
| 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 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (5.64元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 109% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,416 (11,061元) | 5,665元 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,001 (7,818元) | 3,914元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (996元) | 283元 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (7,748元) | 4,333元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (5,453元) | 2,425元 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (680元) | 150元 | + 353% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (244元) | 110元 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (2,703元) | 3,139元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (739元) | 319元 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (60元) | 28元 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (78元) | 34元 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (583元) | 750元 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (239元) | 338元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (588元) | 794元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (685元) | 387元 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 119% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,570 (191,855元) | 187,300元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (10元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (436元) | 81元 | + 438% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (119元) | 29元 | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (48元) | 12元 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (57元) | 30元 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (417元) | 150元 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (31元) | 22元 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (20元) | 25元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 45元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (10元) | 10元 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (14元) | 8元 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (116元) | 90元 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (224元) | 128元 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (133元) | 105元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (346元) | 1,290元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (359元) | 358元 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (87元) | 53元 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (24元) | 32元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (33元) | 25元 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €534 (4,167元) | 3,500元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (2.21元) | 0.47元 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (394元) | 515元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (39元) | 15元 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,145 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Xiamen (China)
For example, you would need at least 27,220元 (€3,486) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 17,000元 in Xiamen.
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