Cost of living in Cagliari is 3% lower than in Madrid (without rent).
Rent in Cagliari is 32% cheaper than in Madrid.
Cost of living including rent in Cagliari is 20% lower than in Madrid.
Food in Cagliari is 22% more expensive than in Madrid.
Transport in Cagliari is 71% cheaper than in Madrid.
| Cagliari | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cagliari | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.1 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.4 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.71 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.03 $ | 2.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.19 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.75 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.67 $ | 6.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.44 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.1 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 15.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.5 $ | 67.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.3 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.3 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 2.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.4 $ | 33.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 571 $ | 911 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 985 $ | 1,526 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 801 $ | 1,256 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,357 $ | 2,211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,115 $ | 6,496 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,189 $ | 4,015 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,567 $ | 2,391 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.89 % | 3.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.5 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 21.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.4 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96 $ | 89.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 522 $ | 585 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,623 $ | 10,462 $ |