Madrid, Madrid, Spain · Population 6,211,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Spain average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €9.33 ($10.14) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €37.32 ($40.56) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.80 ($3.04) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €211 ($230) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €34.21 ($37.18) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €90.18 ($98.02) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €26.12 ($28.39) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €26.12 ($28.39) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.84 ($7.44) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €529 ($575) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €368 ($400) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,103 ($1,199) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Madrid is €2,631 ($2,860) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €990 ($1,076) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,287 ($1,399) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€368 ($400)) represents about 37% of the total single-person budget.
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€792 ($861) / moMadrid is the capital and one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €990 ($1,076), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €368 ($400) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,356 ($2,561) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,794 ($1,950) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Madrid is €2,631 ($2,860). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,287 ($1,399) per month.