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Madrid vs Munich

Madrid runs about 51% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,204 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
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+51%
Munich relative to Madrid
Rent gap
$600
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MadridMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: Madrid $1,400, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Food
    Food: Madrid $512, Munich $593. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Transport
    Transport: Madrid $93, Munich $131. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Madrid $136, Munich $252. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Madrid $35, Munich $347. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Madrid $119, Munich $131. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Other
    Other: Madrid $72, Munich $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

MetricMadridMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost2,366 USD✓3,570 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)37✓56
Housing1,400 USD✓2,000 USD
Utilities136 USD✓252 USD
Food512 USD✓593 USD
Transport93 USD✓131 USD
Healthcare35 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle119 USD✓131 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✓1,396 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD3,300 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓2,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,500 USD✓3,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,500 USD✓12,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/10082/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality64/10074/100✓
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency58/10074/100✓
Nightlife94/100✓78/100
Family friendliness80/10086/100✓
Median broadband220 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C10°C✓
Summer high32°C24°C✓
Winter low3°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,770 h✓1,750 h
Annual rainfall440 mm✓950 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access330 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Berlin

Madrid runs about 51% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,204 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Madrid or Munich cheaper?

Madrid runs about 51% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,204 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Munich compared with Madrid?

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

Which has better quality of life, Madrid or Munich?

Madrid scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Munich scores 82 and 88. Madrid averages 15°C against 10°C in Munich.