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| Expense | El Escorial | Madrid | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.02 | $10.14 | El Escorial |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $28.08 | $40.56 | El Escorial |
| Cappuccino | $2.11 | $3.04 | El Escorial |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $159 | $230 | El Escorial |
| Monthly public transport pass | $25.74 | $37.18 | El Escorial |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $67.86 | $98.02 | El Escorial |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $19.66 | $28.39 | El Escorial |
| Fitness club membership | $19.66 | $28.39 | El Escorial |
| Cinema ticket | $5.15 | $7.44 | El Escorial |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $363 | $575 | El Escorial |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $252 | $400 | El Escorial |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $757 | $1,199 | El Escorial |
| Total single-person budget | $720 | $1,076 | El Escorial |
| Average net salary | $1,980 | $2,860 |
El Escorial is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Escorial runs about $720 versus $1,076 in Madrid — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Madrid leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in El Escorial · Full cost of living in Madrid