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Madrid vs Porto

Porto runs about 19% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 439 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
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 51.
Porto
$1,927/month · Portugal
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Porto monthly
$1,927
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-19%
Porto relative to Madrid
Rent gap
$350
Madrid costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MadridPorto
  • Housing
    Housing: Madrid $1,400, Porto $1,050. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Food
    Food: Madrid $512, Porto $459. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Transport
    Transport: Madrid $93, Porto $85. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Madrid $136, Porto $131. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Madrid $35, Porto $28. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Madrid $119, Porto $109. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Other
    Other: Madrid $72, Porto $65. Cheaper in Porto.
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

MetricMadridPorto
Cost
Total monthly cost2,366 USD1,927 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3730✓
Housing1,400 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities136 USD131 USD✓
Food512 USD459 USD✓
Transport93 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare35 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle119 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.3%
Left over each month2,950 USD✓2,634 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD✓1,350 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,500 USD1,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,500 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/10080/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality64/10078/100✓
Public transport92/100✓72/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency58/10074/100✓
Nightlife94/100✓78/100
Family friendliness80/100✓78/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓175 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C15°C
Summer high32°C26°C✓
Winter low3°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,770 h✓2,470 h
Annual rainfall440 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access330 min20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Lisbon

Porto runs about 19% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 439 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Madrid or Porto cheaper?

Porto runs about 19% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 439 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Porto compared with Madrid?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Madrid and $4,561 in Porto, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Madrid or Porto?

Madrid scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Porto scores 80 and 72. Madrid averages 15°C against 15°C in Porto.