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León vs Madrid

Spain vs Spain · 288 km apart

León

Spain

€743 ($808)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Madrid

Spain

€990 ($1,076)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLeónMadridCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.80$10.14León
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$31.20$40.56León
Cappuccino$2.34$3.04León
Monthly groceries (single person)$177$230León
Monthly public transport pass$28.60$37.18León
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$75.40$98.02León
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$21.84$28.39León
Fitness club membership$21.84$28.39León
Cinema ticket$5.72$7.44León
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$414$575León
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$288$400León
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$864$1,199León
Total single-person budget$808$1,076León
Average net salary$2,200$2,860

Verdict

León is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in León 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 León  ·  Full cost of living in Madrid

Frequently Asked Questions

Is León cheaper than Madrid?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $808 per month in León versus $1,076 in Madrid — about 33% less.
How far is León from Madrid?
The straight-line distance between León and Madrid is approximately 288 km (179 miles).
Which city has better salaries, León or Madrid?
The estimated average net salary is $2,200 in León and $2,860 in Madrid. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,392 in León versus $1,784 in Madrid per month.