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Madrid Cost of Living 2025
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Madrid, Spain
🏠 Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center €1,200–2,500/mo (center Sol/Malasaña); €800–1,500/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 1,310–2,730/mo (1BR center, 2025)
🍜 Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery €10–15 (menú del día); €20–45 (dinner)
Monthly Groceries €200–400/mo
🚇 Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass €54.60 (Metro Abono); extensive metro network
12 metro lines — one of Europe's longest networks — cover the city and airport. Strong bus and light rail network. Spain's high-speed AVE trains connect to Barcelona and other cities.
📊 Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
Important Note
Data above is approximate for 2025. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Data updated: 2025-01-15