Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.00
$1,600.00
$75.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Madrid |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for tourist SIM and data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Light grocery purchases for snacks and basics |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$55.00
$80.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for 2 meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for museums, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of visa/legal fees or renewals |
| Total |
$1,550.00
$3,340.00
$173.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.80
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup