Should I move to Madrid?

Madrid, Spain has a cost of living 53.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 46.9). It is ranked #184 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 101.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Spain earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,962/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Madrid?

The cost of living in Madrid is 53.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 46.9). Groceries are 43.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 35.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,323 per month. Local purchasing power index is 101.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Spain?

In Spain, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,962 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 28.9%). Use our Spain tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇪🇸 Spain · #184 of 577 cities · 2026

Devo Mudar-me para Madrid?

53.1% mais barato que NYC, e o poder de compra é strong.

Use a calculadora com o seu salário para obter uma resposta personalizada.

-53.1%

vs NYC

EUR 1,323

1 quarto, centro da cidade

EUR 2,962

Salário líquido

Strong

Poder de Compra

Índice de custo: Numbeo, combinado com Expatistan e LivingCost quando disponíveis (Nova Iorque = 100) · Dados: outubro 2026

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário: mudar para Madrid?

Exemplo: EUR 50,000 bruto/ano em Spain → EUR 2,962/mês líquido após impostos (28.9% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Spain →

Análise de custos: Madrid

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

46.9 Expensive

Renda

33.8 Very affordable

Supermercado

57.0 Moderate

Restaurantes

64.6 Moderate

Poder de Compra

101.7 Strong

Renda em Madrid

1 quarto, centro da cidade EUR 1,323/mo

1 quarto, fora do centro EUR 1,059/mo

3 quartos, centro da cidade EUR 2,440/mo

3 quartos, fora do centro EUR 1,623/mo

Poupança fora do centro 20% mais barato

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Salário líquido em Spain

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,962/Salário líquido (28.9% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Spain →

A considerar alternativas?

Cidades no mesmo país ou região com um custo de vida comparável.

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Spain

CoL index 47.6

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🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca

Spain

CoL index 45.0

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🇪🇸 Bilbao

Spain

CoL index 40.8

Comparar Bilbao vs Madrid →

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