Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Madrid | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (73 zł) | 55 zł | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (43 zł) | 42 zł | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (4.56 zł) | 5.90 zł | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (10 zł) | 20 zł | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 34 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (10 zł) | 5.60 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (7 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (4.90 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (29 zł) | 86 zł | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (4.94 zł) | 5.60 zł | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Madrid | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,886 (8,097 zł) | 10,147 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,263 (5,422 zł) | 6,990 zł | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (519 zł) | 1,650 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,235 (5,301 zł) | 6,011 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €852 (3,657 zł) | 4,778 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (311 zł) | 1,164 zł | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (115 zł) | 87 zł | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €287 (1,234 zł) | 2,210 zł | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (406 zł) | 831 zł | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (43 zł) | 63 zł | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (51 zł) | 65 zł | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (315 zł) | 405 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (127 zł) | 184 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (346 zł) | 469 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (370 zł) | 712 zł | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,498 (122,359 zł) | 144,634 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (136 zł) | 214 zł | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (55 zł) | 45 zł | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (30 zł) | 90 zł | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (239 zł) | 349 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (14 zł) | 28 zł | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (106 zł) | 114 zł | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Madrid | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (175 zł) | 186 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (81 zł) | 74 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (211 zł) | 483 zł | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (233 zł) | 266 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (58 zł) | 54 zł | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.46 (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (2,374 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (0.80 zł) | 1.12 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (223 zł) | 216 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (24 zł) | 23 zł | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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