Spain · Nomad score 80
Cost of living in 🇪🇸 Madrid
Spain's highest local salaries and endless nightlife, with rents climbing fast in the centre. A single person needs about €1,909 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €1,300 |
| Groceries per month | €310 |
| Public transport pass | €55 |
| Utilities | €105 |
| Meal out | €13 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €35 |
| Coworking desk | €190 |
| Median tech salary | €3,000 |
Rent by neighborhood in Madrid
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across Madrid's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €1,300. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
5 of 5 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | €1,755 | €33 · 53 m² | +35% | Editorial estimate | Most expensive district in the city | |
| Malasaña / Chueca | €1,495 | €27 · 56 m² | +15% | Official statistics | Nightlife core, small flats | |
| Chamberí | €1,430 | €25 · 57 m² | +10% | Official statistics | Residential and central | |
| Lavapiés | €1,196 | €20 · 59 m² | -8% | Official statistics | Central but older housing stock | |
| Vallecas | €910 | €15 · 62 m² | -30% | Editorial estimate | Budget option on the metro |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Official statistics — District-level rent median from the city statistics office register.