Cost of living in Madrid is 4% lower than in Sankt Polten (without rent).
Rent in Madrid is 32% more expensive than in Sankt Polten.
Cost of living including rent in Madrid is 14% higher than in Sankt Polten.
Food in Madrid is 20% cheaper than in Sankt Polten.
Transport in Madrid is 179% more expensive than in Sankt Polten.
| Madrid | Sankt Polten | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Madrid | Sankt Polten | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.3 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.7 $ | 78 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.18 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.93 $ | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.83 $ | 3.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.24 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.47 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.49 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.16 $ | 7.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.65 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 22.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 67.3 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.3 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.59 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.4 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.71 $ | 2.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98 $ | 218 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 332 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.1 $ | 34.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 911 $ | 549 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,526 $ | 993 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,256 $ | 747 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,211 $ | 1,364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,496 $ | 5,602 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,015 $ | 4,192 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,391 $ | 2,791 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.68 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.2 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 21.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 95.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.1 $ | 95 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 585 $ | 428 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,462 $ | 10,909 $ |