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Every change to our researched data, with the old and new value and why it changed. Records are researched from official sources and published through review.

  1. City guide Madrid

    • Method Generated ⁠Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,000 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €330,000) ⁠Centro district asking price €7,771 per m² in September 2026. A 55 m² example is about…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,900 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €159,500) ⁠Villaverde €3,365 per m² in September 2026. A 55 m² example is about €185,000.
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €493,000) ⁠Centro district €7,771 per m² in September 2026. An 85 m² example is about €661,000.
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,700 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €229,500) ⁠Villaverde €3,365 per m² in September 2026. An 85 m² example is about €286,000.
    • Accommodation Idealista, Fotocasa, Badi (for rooms) ⁠Fotocasa lists longer lets. Wunderflats lists furnished monthly flats. On 22 October 2026…
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Mercado de la Cebada, Mercadona, Lidl ⁠Mercadona for groceries. For a department store, El Corte Inglés Preciados is at Calle…
    • Annual Events San Isidro (May), Mad Cool Festival (July), Madrid Pride (June/July) ⁠Madrid Gay Pride runs from the last week of June into the first week of July. Mad Cool is…
    • Art Galleries Doctor Fourquet Street galleries, CaixaForum ⁠none
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Digital Nomad Visa (24% fixed tax rate on Spanish income up to €600k for 5 years) ⁠Many passports get 90 days in any 180 in Schengen, and work needs a separate permit…
    • Banking for Expats Revolut (Spanish IBAN), N26, Santander One ⁠N26 opens a current account in its app. Cards are normal, including in taxis. Smaller bars…

    full-depth rewrite. Changed City, Population, Internet Speed, Currency & Banking, Tap Water, Power, SIM Card, Banking for Expats, Accommodation, Cashless Friendly, Short Term Rentals, Budget Accommodation, Best Coworking Space, Best Taxi/Ride App, Bike/Scooter Rental, Best Beach Nearby, Top International Airline, Highway Access, Main Train/Transit Hub, Public Transport Passes, Regional Travel, Best Hospital, Best Food Delivery App, Best Local Dish to Try, Best Dessert Spots, Affordable Shopping Spots, Bar/Nightlife Area, Street Food Stalls, Must-See Landmarks, Museums & Art Venues, Historical Sites, Religious Sites, Annual Events, Cultural Districts, Theater Venues, Music Scene, Historic Buildings, Local Heritage, Nearby Nature Escapes, National Parks Nearby, Cycling/Walking Paths, Scenic Viewpoints, Parcel Delivery Service, Community Centers, all six purchase-price lines, Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads, Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads. Cleared Best Cafe for Work, Networking Events, Social Events for Expats, Top Regional Airline, Yoga & Wellness Centers, Gyms & Fitness Centers, Laundry Services, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, E-commerce/Online Store, Grocery Delivery, Local Brewery, Wine Bars, Popular International Cuisine, Local Markets, Street Art, Cooking Classes, Art Galleries, Birdwatching Locations, Bonfire-Friendly Spots, Tech Repair Services, Table Tennis Spots, Language Classes, Libraries & Study Spots, Gaming Lounges and Casino & Gaming Halls because the old names were not confirmed on a page opened this run (https://www.orange.es/tarifas/movil/prepago/orange-prepago-10, https://www.crtm.es/media/sjqj4ggj/bocm-20251231-tarifas_transporte.pdf, https://madrid.impacthub.net/servicios-precios/bonos-dia/, https://www.idealista.com/news/inmobiliario/vivienda/2026/10/02/917177-asi-esta-el-precio-de-la-vivienda-en-madrid-en-septiembre-de-2026-cifras-y-barrios).

  2. City guide Granada

    • Networking Events Granada Digital Nomads Meetup group and 'Geeks and Tech Granada' events. ⁠FreeSoul monthly plans include its events and the FreeSoul Mountain Club (hiking and…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Correos (Post Office), SEUR, and MRW. ⁠none
    • Popular International Cuisine Mizubashō (Japanese) and Pizzería Tradizionale (Italian). ⁠Arrayanes, Cuesta Marañas 4, for Moroccan food, and Shawarma King, Calle Reyes Católicos…
    • Population 232,000 (Metropolitan area approx. 475,000) ⁠233,975 people in the municipality on 1 January 2025, the official figure in the annex to…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F (standard European sockets) ⁠230 V, 50 Hz, Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - annual municipal tax based on value. ⁠IBI, an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, plus a local tax on the increase in…
    • Property Transaction Tax ITP (Resale tax) in Andalusia is 7% flat rate as of recent reforms. ⁠In Andalusia, a resale from a private seller pays transfer tax (ITP) at 7% (since 28 April…
    • Public Transport Passes Credibús (rechargeable card). Single ride €1.40, discounted to ~€0.45 with 10-ride pass. ⁠Urban bus single is €1.60 (€1.70 on the night owl). The Credibús card costs €2. A monthly…
    • Regional Travel ALSA Bus is the main provider for trips to Malaga (€12) and Seville (€25). ⁠ALSA coaches from Granada bus station serve Seville, Málaga, Madrid and Córdoba. Renfe AVE…
    • Religious Sites Monasterio de San Jerónimo and Cartuja Monastery. ⁠Monasterio de San Jerónimo, the 16th-century monastery, and Granada Cathedral. Wikivoyage…
    • SIM Card Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, and Yoigo. Prepaid plans approx. €15-€20 for 100GB. ⁠Buy a prepaid SIM in an Orange or Movistar shop; Spanish prepaid lines are registered with…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador de San Nicolás (The most famous view of the Alhambra). ⁠Mirador de San Nicolás, Plaza Mirador de San Nicolás, in the upper Albaicín, the standard…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Spotahome, and Uniplaces for mid-term stays. ⁠Idealista and Fotocasa list rentals in Granada, including furnished flats. Fotocasa asking…
    • Social Events for Expats Language exchange at 'La Corrala del Realejo' or 'Expats in Granada' Facebook circles. ⁠none
    • Street Art Graffiti by 'El Niño de las Pinturas' throughout the Realejo district. ⁠none
    • Street Food Stalls Kebab/Shawarma shops on Calle Elvira; Teterías (tea houses) for Arabic sweets. ⁠Shawarma King (Taj Halal), Calle Reyes Católicos 40, and the tea houses around Calle…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000) ⁠About 3,128 €/m² in the Centro district in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices for…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €72,000) ⁠About 1,705 €/m² in the Norte district in the same Fotocasa index, the lowest district…
    • Table Tennis Spots Pabellón de Deportes de Granada and some local parks in Zaidín. ⁠none
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (sourced from Sierra Nevada snowmelt) ⁠Safe to drink. Emasagra says Granada tap water meets Royal Decree 3/2023 and that results…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (over 183 days/year). ⁠Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay non-resident…
    • Tech Repair Services Pccomponentes Granada or small shops on Calle Pedro Antonio. ⁠none
    • Theater Venues Teatro Isabel la Católica. ⁠Teatro Isabel la Católica, Calle Almona del Campillo 2. Wikipedia also names concerts at…
    • Top International Airline Iberia and British Airways (via London City). Malaga Airport (AGP) serves major global… ⁠From the same airport, Iberia flies to Madrid, Wizz Air UK to London Luton, and Volotea to…
    • Top Regional Airline Vueling (direct flights to Barcelona, Mallorca, Bilbao). ⁠Vueling flies from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén airport to Barcelona, Bilbao, Gran…
    • VAT 21% (IVA) standard; 10% for food/transport; 4% for essentials. ⁠21% standard VAT. A 10% reduced rate covers some food, new dwellings and tickets to live…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options El Piano (Calle Santiago) and Hicuri Art Vegan (Calle Santa Escolástica). ⁠none
    • Wine Bars La Tana (Placeta de los Peregrinos) - legendary wine selection and local pairings. ⁠Taberna La Tana, Placeta del Agua 3, phone 958 225 248. The bar takes reservations on its…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga Loft Granada (Calle de San Antón) - Drop-in €12. ⁠none

    cleared items that had no page opened this pass: Best Cafe for Work, Social Events for Expats, Yoga & Wellness Centers, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Street Art, Cooking Classes, Art Galleries, Bonfire-Friendly Spots, Parcel Delivery Service, Tech Repair Services, Table Tennis Spots, Language Classes, Community Centers, Gaming Lounges, Casino & Gaming Halls.

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