Cost of living comparison
West Hollywood vs. Madrid Cost of Living Summary
West Hollywood is 38.8% more expensive than Madrid.
- Restaurants
-
pay 28.3% more in West Hollywood
- Groceries
-
pay 38.4% more in West Hollywood
- Transportation
-
pay 3.0% less in West Hollywood
- Housing
-
pay 63.0% more in West Hollywood
- Childcare
-
pay 78.3% more in West Hollywood
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 82.8% more in West Hollywood
- Clothing
-
pay 8.1% less in West Hollywood
The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, housing, groceries, and restaurants in West Hollywood are more expensive than in Madrid. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in West Hollywood. Notably, entertainment and sports and childcare are significantly more expensive in West Hollywood.
West Hollywood vs. Madrid Cost Breakdown
If you lived in West Hollywood instead of Madrid, you would:
pay 28.3% more for restaurants
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.92
€16.07
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.20
€10.05
|
$15.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.30
€2.96
|
$3.10
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.30
€2.06
|
$2.38
|
|
pay 38.4% more for groceries
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.57
€1.41
|
$4.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.35
€7.49
|
$5.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.25
€4.71
|
$4.95
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.15
€3.72
|
$5.84
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.23
€3.79
|
$3.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.17
€1.05
|
$2.15
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.96
€0.86
|
$1.03
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.15
€1.03
|
$1.83
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
€1.04
|
$2.54
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.00
€0.89
|
$1.46
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.87
|
$1.30
|
|
pay 3.0% less for transportation
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.88
€6.17
|
$5.97
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$36.95
€33.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,271.67
€31,643.98
|
$36,998.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.84
€14.21
|
$17.91
|
|
pay 63.0% more for housing
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.86
€31.28
|
$73.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,491.38
€1,337.99
|
$2,900.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,193.86
€1,071.07
|
$1,800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$144.11
€129.28
|
$166.32
|
|
pay 78.3% more for childcare
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$668.48
€599.73
|
$1,180.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,859.91
€16,023.02
|
$32,155.00
|
|
pay 82.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.92
€3.52
|
$7.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.07
€2.76
|
$5.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.72
€6.03
|
$11.71
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.67
€45.46
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.20
€10.05
|
$19.75
|
|
pay 8.1% less for clothing
|
Madrid
|
West Hollywood
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$86.50
€77.60
|
$62.66
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.98
€38.56
|
$48.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$108.99
€97.78
|
$104.75
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.77
€101.17
|
$103.33
|
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