Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Xiamen (China)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,054 prices entered by 487 different people.
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Madrid (Spain) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Madrid (Spain) is 113% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Madrid (Spain) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,433 (11,387元) | 5,665元 | 101% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,038 (8,246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 (8,182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 in Madrid (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Madrid (Spain) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Madrid (Spain) is 115% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Madrid (Spain) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,751 (188,729元) | 187,300元 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.35 (11元) | 7元 | 60% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €53 (422元) | 81元 | 420% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €16 (129元) | 29元 | 340% |
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Madrid (Spain) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Madrid (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Madrid (Spain) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 (3,817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% |
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For example, you would need at least 27,020元 (€3,400) in Madrid to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 17,000元 in Xiamen.