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Munich vs Madrid

Madrid runs about 34% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,204 USD a month.

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-34%
Madrid relative to Munich
Rent gap
$600
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichMadrid
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Madrid $1,400. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Madrid $512. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Madrid $93. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Madrid $136. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Madrid $35. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Madrid $119. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, Madrid $72. 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

MetricMunichMadrid
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD2,366 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5637✓
Housing2,000 USD1,400 USD✓
Utilities252 USD136 USD✓
Food593 USD512 USD✓
Transport131 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare347 USD35 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD119 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD5,316 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%36.2%✓
Left over each month1,396 USD2,950 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD✓1,900 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD1,400 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD2,500 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD6,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety82/100✓76/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality74/100✓64/100
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency74/100✓58/100
Nightlife78/10094/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓80/100
Median broadband150 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓15°C
Summer high24°C✓32°C
Winter low-2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h2,770 h✓
Annual rainfall950 mm440 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby330 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Madrid

Madrid runs about 34% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,204 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Munich or Madrid cheaper?

Madrid runs about 34% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,204 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Madrid compared with Munich?

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

Which has better quality of life, Munich or Madrid?

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