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City Comparison

Madrid is 2% cheaper

Madrid
5

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Birmingham
1

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
68
Madrid
Cheaper
2 pts cheaper
70
Birmingham
Rent
58
Madrid
8 pts pricier
50
Birmingham
Cheaper
Groceries
72
Madrid
Cheaper
22 pts cheaper
94
Birmingham
Restaurants
65
Madrid
Cheaper
13 pts cheaper
78
Birmingham
Transport
75
Madrid
Cheaper
7 pts cheaper
82
Birmingham
Utilities
82
Madrid
Cheaper
6 pts cheaper
88
Birmingham

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in MadridEquivalent in BirminghamDifference
£30,000£30,882£882 more
£40,000£41,176£1,176 more
£50,000£51,471£1,471 more
£60,000£61,765£1,765 more
£80,000£82,353£2,353 more
£100,000£102,941£2,941 more

Madrid vs Birmingham: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 2%. Madrid is the more affordable option.

Rent: Madrid has a rent index of 58, while Birmingham has 50.

Average Salaries: Madrid: £1,978/month vs Birmingham: £2,400/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Madrid wins 5, while Birmingham wins 1.

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