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| Expense | Mataró | Madrid | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.80 | $10.14 | Mataró |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $31.20 | $40.56 | Mataró |
| Cappuccino | $2.34 | $3.04 | Mataró |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $177 | $230 | Mataró |
| Monthly public transport pass | $28.60 | $37.18 | Mataró |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $75.40 | $98.02 | Mataró |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.84 | $28.39 | Mataró |
| Fitness club membership | $21.84 | $28.39 | Mataró |
| Cinema ticket | $5.72 | $7.44 | Mataró |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $414 | $575 | Mataró |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $288 | $400 | Mataró |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $864 | $1,199 | Mataró |
| Total single-person budget | $808 | $1,076 | Mataró |
| Average net salary | $2,200 | $2,860 |
Mataró is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mataró runs about $808 versus $1,076 in Madrid — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Mataró · Full cost of living in Madrid