Madrid

Spain

3,255,944 people665m elevationEurope/MadridCapital City29

Overview

Monthly Cost

$2,433

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

180

Quality of Life

out of 200

Healthcare

out of 100

Pollution

lower is better

Madrid is Spain's most expensive city but still offers excellent value compared to US metros. Housing in the center is pricey, but neighborhoods like Lavapiés, Malasaña, and Chamberí offer character at lower prices.

Budget €5,000-6,000 for initial setup (deposit + first month + agency fees). Shared apartments (€550-700/room) are popular with young expats. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,500-1,800, Comfortable single $2,400-2,800, Couple $3,500-4,200.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Madrid in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$2,433

Food: $182

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$900

Mid-range$1,200

Upscale$1,600

1 Bedroom

Budget$1,118

Mid-range$1,520

Upscale$2,000

2 Bedroom

Budget$1,600

Mid-range$2,100

Upscale$2,800

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$220

Mid-range$300

Premium$450

Dining (per meal)

Street food$8

Casual restaurant$15

Nice restaurant$35

Upscale$75

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$55

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$12

Fuel (monthly)$150

Parking (monthly)$150

Utilities

Electric (low)$55

Electric (average)$75

Electric (high)$95

Water$25

Gas$35

Internet$35

Lifestyle

Gym membership$50

Cleaning (weekly)$60

Coworking space$250

Healthcare

Doctor visit$100

Basic insurance (monthly)$60

Comprehensive insurance$180

Other

Phone plan$20

Subscriptions$30

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Madrid. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Quality of Life180/200

Composite index (0-200)

Safety71/100

Healthcare79/100

Purchasing Power110/200

Relative to NYC baseline

Climate85/100

Cost of Living58/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution38/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic105/250

Lower = less congestion

Crime29/100

Lower = less crime

Rent33/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Based on 237 Numbeo contributors.

Prices

55 item prices in Madrid from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	17.19	13.76 – 25.35
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	68.78	57.31 – 91.70
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	11.75	10.32 – 13.76
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	4.01	2.87 – 5.16
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	4.87	4.01 – 6.88
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.14	2.29 – 4.24
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	1.96	1.15 – 2.87
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.24	1.03 – 1.72
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.55	0.86 – 3.09
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.84	2.75 – 6.65
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	18.04	9.74 – 34.39
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	1.04	0.34 – 1.72
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	8.02	4.59 – 16.05
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.42	0.95 – 2.29
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.38	1.15 – 4.59
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.88	6.42 – 10.32
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	1.72	1.26 – 2.29
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	8.87	5.62 – 13.76
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	40.12	34.39 – 68.78
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.81	1.60 – 2.06
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	36107.50	29803.01 – 41265.71
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1472.96	1146.27 – 1834.03
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1141.46	917.02 – 1490.15
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	2747.56	2063.29 – 4011.94
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1774.51	1432.84 – 2292.54
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	198.13	141.72 – 286.57
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	32.98	22.93 – 45.85
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	18.48	8.02 – 57.31
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	48.44	34.38 – 79.09
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	16.44	10.89 – 22.93
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	11.46	9.17 – 14.33
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	100.87	44.70 – 137.55
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	39.15	28.66 – 45.85
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	104.02	68.78 – 143.28
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	118.93	75.65 – 171.94
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	9195.10	6877.62 – 11405.50
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	4512.68	3221.02 – 6419.11
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	2536.23	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	3.15	2.10 – 3.68
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	3.67	2.87 – 5.73
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.55	1.49 – 2.87
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	30.38	28.66 – 40.12
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.81	2.29 – 3.44
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	2.61	1.15 – 5.16
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.05	1.15 – 2.92
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.36	1.03 – 2.29
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.92	1.72 – 4.01
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.79	1.15 – 2.29
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.74	2.28 – 3.44
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	2.38	1.59 – 4.59
Onions (1 kg), Markets	2.18	1.15 – 3.04
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	18.16	9.17 – 25.22
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	32661.05	29803.01 – 36107.50
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	703.27	515.82 – 917.02
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	17558.56	11674.76 – 26572.83

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Madrid. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index71

Crime Index29

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)1

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1

Mugging / Robbery-1

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack-1

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems0

Property Crime-1

Corruption0

Based on 770 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Madrid. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index79

Skill & Competency1

Speed1

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction2

Insurance Coverage

None

Public

68%

Private

16%

Employer Sponsored

12%

Based on 232 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Madrid. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality0

Drinking Water2

Green Spaces & Parks1

Cleanliness1

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index38

Water Pollution-1

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.510.0 µg/m³

PM1019.0 µg/m³

Based on 247 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Madrid.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index105

Time Index28

Inefficiency Index126

CO₂ Emission Index3387

Commute

Average Commute

28 min

Transport Modes

Car

41%

Walking

15%

Train/Metro

15%

Bicycle

12%

Bus/Trolleybus

Working from Home

Motorcycle

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 214 Numbeo contributors.

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