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City Comparison

Madrid is 37% cheaper

Madrid Wins
6

of 6 categories

Tied
0

categories

San Francisco Wins
0

of 6 categories

Category Breakdown

Compare costs across 6 key categories

Overall Cost
68
Madrid
vs
105
San Francisco
Madrid is 37 pts cheaper
Rent
58
Madrid
vs
110
San Francisco
Madrid is 52 pts cheaper
Groceries
72
Madrid
vs
102
San Francisco
Madrid is 30 pts cheaper
Restaurants
65
Madrid
vs
105
San Francisco
Madrid is 40 pts cheaper
Transport
75
Madrid
vs
95
San Francisco
Madrid is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
82
Madrid
vs
98
San Francisco
Madrid is 16 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Madrid salary

Salary in MadridEquivalent in San FranciscoDifference
$50,000$77,206$27,206 more
$75,000$115,809$40,809 more
$100,000$154,412$54,412 more
$125,000$193,015$68,015 more
$150,000$231,618$81,618 more
$200,000$308,824$108,824 more

Madrid vs San Francisco: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 37%. Madrid is the more affordable option.

Rent: Madrid has a rent index of 58, while San Francisco has 110.

Average Salaries: Madrid: $1,978/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).

Out of 6 categories, Madrid wins 6, while San Francisco wins 0.

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