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Madrid vs Berlin

Madrid runs about 27% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 645 USD a month.

Vistas de Madrid desde la azotea del Edificio España (Sky Bar 360º, del Hotel Riu Plaza España). Imagen tomada el 7 de junio de 2021
Madrid
$2,366/month · Spain
Zarateman · CC0
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+27%
Berlin relative to Madrid
Rent gap
$50
Berlin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MadridBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Madrid $1,400, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Food
    Food: Madrid $512, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Transport
    Transport: Madrid $93, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Madrid $136, Berlin $245. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Madrid $35, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Madrid $119, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Other
    Other: Madrid $72, Berlin $116. Cheaper in Madrid.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricMadridBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,366 USD✓3,011 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)37✓47
Housing1,400 USD✓1,450 USD
Utilities136 USD✓245 USD
Food512 USD✓558 USD
Transport93 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare35 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle119 USD✓120 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓40.4%
Left over each month2,950 USD✓1,954 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD2,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓1,450 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,500 USD✓2,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,500 USD✓7,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓68/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality64/10070/100✓
Public transport92/100✓90/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency58/10078/100✓
Nightlife94/10094/100
Family friendliness80/100✓78/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓140 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C11°C✓
Summer high32°C25°C✓
Winter low3°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year2,770 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall440 mm✓570 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access330 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Berlin

Madrid runs about 27% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 645 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Madrid or Berlin cheaper?

Madrid runs about 27% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 645 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Madrid?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Madrid and $4,965 in Berlin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Madrid or Berlin?

Madrid scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Berlin scores 68 and 84. Madrid averages 15°C against 11°C in Berlin.