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Valencia vs Madrid

Valencia runs about 24% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 457 USD a month.

Valencia
Valencia
$1,912/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 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
$2,369/month · Spain
Zarateman · CC0
Valencia monthly
$1,912
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Madrid monthly
$2,369
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+24%
Madrid relative to Valencia
Rent gap
$350
Madrid costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ValenciaMadrid
  • Housing
    Housing: Valencia $1,050, Madrid $1,400. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Valencia $457, Madrid $512. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Valencia $76, Madrid $93. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Valencia $127, Madrid $139. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Valencia $32, Madrid $35. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Valencia $105, Madrid $119. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Valencia $64, Madrid $72. 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

MetricValenciaMadrid
Cost
Total monthly cost1,912 USD✓2,369 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓37
Housing1,050 USD✓1,400 USD
Utilities127 USD✓139 USD
Food457 USD✓512 USD
Transport76 USD✓93 USD
Healthcare32 USD✓35 USD
Lifestyle105 USD✓119 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD5,316 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%36.2%
Left over each month3,404 USD✓2,947 USD
Average local net salary1,700 USD1,900 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD✓1,400 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,850 USD✓2,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓6,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓76/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality74/100✓64/100
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency54/10058/100✓
Nightlife82/10094/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓80/100
Median broadband210 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature18°C15°C✓
Summer high30°C✓32°C
Winter low7°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,700 h2,770 h✓
Annual rainfall450 mm440 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓330 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Madrid

Valencia runs about 24% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 457 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Valencia or Madrid cheaper?

Valencia runs about 24% cheaper than Madrid for this household, a difference of 457 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Madrid compared with Valencia?

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

Which has better quality of life, Valencia or Madrid?

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