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 (110元) | 63元 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 29元 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.42 (27元) | 14元 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (18元) | 16元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (14元) | 6元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (51元) | 40元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (14元) | 11元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (10元) | 9元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (7元) | 5.26元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53元) | 89元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (13元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (5.85元) | 12元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 113% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,433 (11,386元) | 5,665元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,038 (8,245元) | 3,914元 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (1,068元) | 283元 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,030 (8,181元) | 4,333元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (5,549元) | 2,425元 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (662元) | 150元 | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (212元) | 110元 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (2,571元) | 3,139元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (697元) | 319元 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (60元) | 28元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (85元) | 34元 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (626元) | 750元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (262元) | 338元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (590元) | 794元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (720元) | 387元 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 115% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,751 (188,705元) | 187,300元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (421元) | 81元 | + 420% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (129元) | 29元 | + 340% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (54元) | 12元 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (75元) | 30元 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (542元) | 150元 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.27 (34元) | 22元 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (21元) | 45元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (14元) | 10元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (115元) | 90元 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (238元) | 128元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (139元) | 105元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (382元) | 1,290元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (364元) | 358元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (89元) | 53元 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (21元) | 32元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (34元) | 25元 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (3,816元) | 3,500元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.37元) | 0.47元 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (369元) | 515元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (41元) | 15元 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,076 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Xiamen (China)
For example, you would need at least 28,606元 (€3,600) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 18,000元 in Xiamen.
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