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Madrid vs Valencia

Valencia runs about 19% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 457 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
Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-19%
Valencia relative to Madrid
Rent gap
$350
Madrid costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MadridValencia
  • Housing
    Housing: Madrid $1,400, Valencia $1,050. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Madrid $512, Valencia $457. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Madrid $93, Valencia $76. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Madrid $136, Valencia $124. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Madrid $35, Valencia $32. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Madrid $119, Valencia $105. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Madrid $72, Valencia $64. Cheaper in Valencia.
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

MetricMadridValencia
Cost
Total monthly cost2,366 USD1,909 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3730✓
Housing1,400 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities136 USD124 USD✓
Food512 USD457 USD✓
Transport93 USD76 USD✓
Healthcare35 USD32 USD✓
Lifestyle119 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD5,316 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%36.2%
Left over each month2,950 USD3,407 USD✓
Average local net salary1,900 USD✓1,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,500 USD1,850 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,500 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/10080/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality64/10074/100✓
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency58/100✓54/100
Nightlife94/100✓82/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband220 Mbps✓210 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C✓18°C
Summer high32°C30°C✓
Winter low3°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,770 h✓2,700 h
Annual rainfall440 mm✓450 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access330 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Madrid

Valencia runs about 19% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 457 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Madrid or Valencia cheaper?

Valencia runs about 19% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 457 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Valencia compared with Madrid?

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

Which has better quality of life, Madrid or Valencia?

Madrid scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Valencia scores 80 and 84. Madrid averages 15°C against 18°C in Valencia.