Cost of living in Apolda is 12% lower than in Madrid (without rent).
Rent in Apolda is 44% cheaper than in Madrid.
Cost of living including rent in Apolda is 31% lower than in Madrid.
Food in Apolda is 4% more expensive than in Madrid.
Transport in Apolda is 56% cheaper than in Madrid.
| Apolda | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Apolda | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.1 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.1 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.26 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.54 $ | 2.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.35 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.05 $ | 6.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.75 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.7 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.1 $ | 15.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.3 $ | 67.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.33 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.24 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.11 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 2.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.5 $ | 33.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 411 $ | 911 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 909 $ | 1,526 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 590 $ | 1,256 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,246 $ | 2,211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,121 $ | 6,496 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,811 $ | 4,015 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,012 $ | 2,391 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.83 % | 3.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.2 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 21.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 121 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.2 $ | 89.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 319 $ | 585 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,319 $ | 10,462 $ |