Madrid Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Madrid
vs
100
New York City
Madrid is 32 pts cheaper
Rent
58
Madrid
vs
100
New York City
Madrid is 42 pts cheaper
Groceries
72
Madrid
vs
100
New York City
Madrid is 28 pts cheaper
Restaurants
65
Madrid
vs
100
New York City
Madrid is 35 pts cheaper
Transport
75
Madrid
vs
100
New York City
Madrid is 25 pts cheaper
Utilities
82
Madrid
vs
100
New York City
Madrid is 18 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Madrid salary
| Salary in Madrid | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $73,529 | $23,529 more |
| $75,000 | $110,294 | $35,294 more |
| $100,000 | $147,059 | $47,059 more |
| $125,000 | $183,824 | $58,824 more |
| $150,000 | $220,588 | $70,588 more |
| $200,000 | $294,118 | $94,118 more |
Madrid vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 32%. Madrid is the more affordable option.
Rent: Madrid has a rent index of 58, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Madrid: $1,978/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Madrid wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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