Madrid vs London Cost of Living
Madrid (Spain) · Overall index 53.8 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 55% more expensive than Madrid.
- Rent in London is 121% more expensive than in Madrid.
- Transport in London is 47% more expensive than in Madrid.
| Item | Madrid | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +121% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,300 | $2,992 | +130% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,010 | $2,223 | +120% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,924 | $6,498 | +122% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,910 | $4,097 | +115% |
| Groceries | +42% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.95 | $1.21 | +27% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.77 | $4.07 | +47% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.82 | $4.67 | +22% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.63 | $4.37 | +20% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.81 | $14.3 | +62% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.46 | $11 | +30% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.1 | $17.4 | +44% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.83 | $5.26 | +37% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.46 | $1.98 | +36% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.45 | +52% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.49 | $5.8 | +66% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.98 | $2.72 | +37% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.06 | $2.83 | +37% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.65 | $2.51 | +52% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.76 | $2.52 | +43% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.85 | $15.9 | +61% |
| Transport | +47% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $2.53 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67.9 | $113 | +66% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.25 | $3.64 | +62% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.06 | $1.7 | +60% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.6 | $0.78 | +30% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,074 | $22,721 | +19% |
| Dining out | +39% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.2 | $21.7 | +34% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $73.4 | $106 | +44% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.61 | $9.63 | +27% |
| Cappuccino | $3.37 | $4.39 | +30% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.61 | $2.43 | +51% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.04 | $7.39 | +47% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.72 | $7.95 | +39% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.21 | $1.76 | +45% |
| Telecom | +28% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $50.3 | $51.7 | +3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.9 | $63.5 | +38% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.33 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10 | $14.4 | +44% |
| Utilities & household | +35% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $155 | +27% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.22 | +47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.93 | $4.47 | +53% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.03 | $1.5 | +46% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.6 | $20.8 | +18% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $58.6 | $85.7 | +46% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.8 | $16 | +36% |
| Men's haircut | $20.6 | $27 | +31% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $19 | $24 | +26% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,386 | $1,856 | +34% |
2,967 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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