This Is How Much It Costs To Live In Madrid Spain (Barrio Salamanca Monthly Expenses)

[@dani-moves]

QUESTIONS?

[@experiencedmentor3032]

for student at Complutense uni of Madrid, whats the overall living expense of month (hostel rent+ fooding+lil misc)

[@ewanherd9784]

Do you think it’s possible to afford to live there as someone who has just graduated from uni in the uk?

[@dani-moves]

Hi! Well it depends of your income and the neighborhood where you want to live. but i think it is possible! @@ewanherd9784

[@ewanherd9784]

@@dani-moves what neighbourhood would you recommend? That’s cheap but not too bad. And do you know if it’s much harder for non Spanish people to get a job in Madrid with their degree/ people that didn’t get their degree in Spain?

[@BlackCat-vz8jn]

I asked an agent he said it takes upto 18,000 euro per year including all expenses ( basically everything) with student visa and language course study. So just wanted to ask if this price if fair enough

[@nicolasb.henry294]

Barrio Chamberí is by far less expensive and you have everything you have in Salamanca at a better price. Same great building, same nice places but in a more relax and trendy atmosphere. I leaving near plaza Olavide and it is really a nice area to live.

[@dani-moves]

Chamberi is a great neighborhood. But I don't think it has the same vibrance or personality as Salamanca. I agree with you it is more laid back/residential and better prices

[@alexandradiez9038]

Great content, super interesting, keep them coming!!

[@dani-moves]

Thank you 🤍🤍

[@KarlsonHobgoblin]

You are doing great. Please go on as long as it brings you fun doing these videos :) I know how much effort it is to do it❤

[@dani-moves]

aww thank you! this is such a sweet comment!

[@SusanH-b3z]

Thank you so much for this information! My husband and I (& Golden Retriever) hope to be moving to Madrid soon!

[@dani-moves]

Awww I wish you all the best!

[@florinRS11]

Hello! Thanks for the info. Spain is a wonderful country, I visited 3 times and I want to live there more and more. Unfortunately, the American/Canadian dream has been in my mind for a long time and I did everything possible to reach that area. I succeeded in the end, but I realized that what I thought was much different from what is in reality. I arrived in Canada and I didn't have the best experiences, and unfortunately I spent all my savings, including the apartment I had in Romania, hoping that I would have a good life in Canada. No matter how much I tried to succeed, everything being extremely expensive and not having the best jobs, I had to return to Europe. Now I would like to live in Spain, but my current financial strength does not help me much now. I hope to succeed one day, at least to find some decent jobs there or an income to ensure a decent life (which I have been looking for for a long time).

[@dani-moves]

I’m sorry to hear your story. You’re right, the American dream is not all that. The lifestyle in America/Canada is fast paced, and it’s nonstop work just to live an ordinary life. It is nice in many ways, but it does get tiring and you end up asking yourself “am I missing out in life??? Is this it? Work and pay the bills??” Madrid can be a bit expensive but many cities around madrid or in the east coast are way cheaper! I wish you the very best in your next journey! Believe you’ll find your way 🤍

[@florinRS11]

@@dani-moves Thank you very much! Yes, you are right...the hardest work of my life I did in Canada and not in the safest conditions, how I imagined it. What kind of jobs do you have there? I know that it is hard to find a decent job in Spain as well (I mean with a decent salary)

[@SquishyCheddar]

Thanks for the comprehensive update. Overall besides the financial savings what would you consider as the main positives / negatives of Madrid vs Miami. Thanks

[@dani-moves]

Miami 🇺🇸 positives: mega stores, weather (if you don’t like the winter like me), beach, modern buildings, Latin food, cultural diversity, party, night life, palms, fast-paced (could also be a negative but I do like that lifestyle). Negatives: the party culture is based on getting drunk, drugs, sexual assault is very common, not super safe anymore, it’s sinking, extremely expensive as I said, driving, traffic jams, expensive gas, not great schools/universities or career opportunities, not able to walk anywhere, little travel opportunities by car, poor public transportation. Madrid 🇪🇸. Positives: very safe, great sense of community, great food, affordable living, pedestrians are respected, slower rhythm of life, travel opportunities, multicultural, history, museums, good public transport, good health care, healthier food, smaller portions, drinking is moderated, (not sure about academics). Negatives: not a fan a smokers, expensive taxes, sometimes there’s bad air quality, no water (no river, beach, nothing like that), not much nature but lots of trees all over the city. I think that’s a good summary. I can make a video about it soon, so subscribe 🤍🤍🤍

[@fp2374]

From living there in the 70's to now is a whole different world, Madrid is very expensive now. I have come almost every year and again next month, the difference is hugely noted. I was offer a job in Madrid but the salary was nowhere near where I am now in France no way would take it they thought did not know the city but I know the costs lol! However, a great city to visit ::)

[@dani-moves]

And it's getting MORE expensive :(

[@angiegonzalez7423]

Great info!! My husband and I are planning to relocate from NJ to Spain (not sure where yet) and we're originally from Colombia so I can relate to your content!! Question-- what are some things that you took or wish you would've taken besides clothes? We're not sure what's included with a furnished apartment. Is it worth taking sheets, small kitchen gadgets, or anything else? Thanks in advance!

[@dani-moves]

Hi Angie! thank you for commenting. Hmm.. honestly I have been lucky to have EVERYTHING in the furnished apartments I have rented (even sheets, but I decided to use my own). I have also bought towels. I think a blender has been very handy to have, none of the houses I have been into have had one (however, its best to have it here because of the plugging connector being different than in America). If it helps, just know that Amazon is great over here! you can get things delivered within 24 hours, so if you are missing something, you will have access to it (at least in Madrid). But even kitchen gadgets and utensils have been available to me in the apartments i have rented! not sure if i have been lucky with that

[@beatricefrask5230]

Thank you for this info! Very practical and light to watch. Do you have info on where to learn Spanish for adults at the university level or private school? Thank you!

[@dani-moves]

so glad you found it helpful!

[@robhidalgo1189]

Fantastic videos!

[@dani-moves]

thank you so much!

[@robhidalgo1189]

@@dani-moves Hello Dani may I ask a question? I will be in Spain from November to January looking at Madrid and other areas to purchase/rent a flat. Is it normal to contract a realtor to visit a few properties in the area? What would you recommend? Thanks! Roberto Daniel

[@paulkuiper1077]

Great videos, Thank you! You must be Venezuelan? We have been to Madrid numerous times and are going back in September, At some point we will live there a few months out of the year, Its hard to leave our 7 lb Dog at home and would love to take her. I'm also going to try and get "Inscrito" in El libro de Familia as my wife is Venezuelan but her Father is from Spain. maybe we'll run into you!! saludos

[@dani-moves]

I am! Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Madrid is a beautiful city and a comfortable place to live in! Wishing you all the best! 👋

[@helbertasprilla]

Isn't that really expensive for Spain? I'm not sure but I hear that the average person earn about 1500 euros per paycheck

[@dani-moves]

This is true. Madrid is not a cheap place to live, especially not with a Spanish salary. I think I was referring to the contrast of Miami vs Madrid. Or living here with an American salary

[@nononono-jf2yn]

Yes, it's quite expensive for Spain and Madrid. Prices seem to be rising like just about everywhere, but for couples living alone together you can find unfurnished 2 bed apartments near or within the city center for 1,300 to 1,500 eur. Or maybe better to say, a range you'd commonly see. Of course there are plenty of expensive options available, and you can really hunt for cheaper options but theyll get snapped up quickly. The Madrileños who make Spanish pay often either live further out where you can get better deals, or they split rent with roommates. It isn't entirely uncommon for people even in their early 30s to be renting with roommates to afford a place. Professionals in the business district with nice jobs can be making like 50k, which is basically median pay in America.

[@franciscoperezlaranga2382]

Bienvenida a España. 👍🇪🇦

[@dani-moves]

gracias!

[@ExpatPA]

Did you have to pay an additional fee to your private insurance for your prenatal care or delivery since you were already pregnant?

[@dani-moves]

Nope. This insurance I have is really amazing

[@recessionproof7744]

@Dani Moves How did you find your place? What's a good website to look for an apartment in Madrid?

[@dani-moves]

Through idealista.com 🤍 (Spain)

[@recessionproof7744]

@@dani-moves thank you 🙏

[@por_ai_pelo_mundo]

Hi, great content! I would like to move to Madrid but it was really a bad surprise that the cost of living in Madrid is much higher than in Germany (Hamburg), specially in rent. My husband and I spend half of what you spend per month, and we have also a comfortable life here. I think the biggest problem in Spain is how it it possible to pay this amount per month with the low wages... My husband is an IT professional and the salaries in Madrid are half of the salaries in our city in Germany! What's the secret to living comfortably in Madrid? :)

[@dani-moves]

Hi!! Well, we don’t know how people here do it either. We have heard some of the wages people make here and we wonder the same. However, they also live in other areas. Many people don’t live in the city center or in Salamanca. They live a bit further. Like in Chamartin, Chamberí, Barajas. Those areas are more affordable. You can find an apartment for under 2k a month. I think people here just live with less in general. And get around that way. You can find super cheap meals and groceries. Transportation is pretty cheap too. So there’s a way to get around! But also, keep in mind my apartment is completely furnished. I’m sure it could be cheaper than 2.5k if it wasn’t furnished. Moreover, we work remotely with our clients from the US. Soooo that makes a huge difference too bc we have a US salary living in Spain. Is that a possibility for you guys? Germany salary living in Spain?

[@dani-moves]

Also why do you want to leave Hamburg?

[@por_ai_pelo_mundo]

@@dani-moves Hi! Oh, living in Spain and work remotely to the US is the ideal situation, you two are lucky! Unfortunately, I think it's not so easy to get a remote job from Germany living in Spain or any other country, even in the EU. The reason is: taxes. Normally German remote jobs require living only in Germany. And yes, a fully furnished apartment here in Germany is also very expensive. We also lived in a furnished apartment for the first 2 years but later we preferred to rent an empty one and buy our own furniture, to feel more "at home". By the way, I will take a look at these other neighborhoods :)

[@nicolasb.henry294]

It is because it's Salamenca everything is more expensive than in other parts in Madrid. If you go to Mercadona and Dia and live to another barrio and for a Capital Madrid is definitely not expensive. Salamanca is like NYC Upper East Side where old money meet new money and living there has a price.

[@gregoryli8549]

That is not true, it is about the same.

[@Ronv1976]

Love the info, can you talk about income tax for people that work virtual.

[@dani-moves]

thank you!! I dont have a lot of into on that sorry :(

[@joliejaid4592]

How can we connect? Do you have IG? We are thinking of moving and would love some sort of guide for the neighborhoods. Any type of guidance for properties. 🙏🏼

[@dani-moves]

Hello! Maybe you can share your email and I can email you :) what questions do you have so far?

[@roberts5829]

Hi, please tell me how expensive is to own a single family house or 2 bedroom apartment in Madrid -Thanks

[@dani-moves]

I think you can find something in the market between 230,000 - 500,000 euros depending on the neighborhood where you want to live. And that is before tax and all the fees of course

[@roberts5829]

@@dani-moves THANKS

[@ricardovelez5785]

What areas in Salamanca do you recommend for an active family with 2 toddlers under 6

[@dani-moves]

I think anywhere in Salamanca would be cool :) Recoletos and Goya may be a bit busier. Lista a bit more boring but more residential and affordable. We live in castellana/SALAMANCA. Near Maria Molina street and love it. Because we can get to the busy area if we want to but also have our little private neighborhood up here away from tourists

[@dani-moves]

However, barely any parks or activities for the kids. That’s why we’re moving out this year

[@kurmakayev]

@@dani-movesisn’t Retiro good for toddlers? We’re thinking which area to move to with a 2 yrs old baby girl…

[@Arman-Giahi]

Hi, thank you for your video. Can you tell me what is the name of your private insurance is? ☺

[@dani-moves]

Of course! nueva mutua sanitaria :)

[@dani-moves]

It’s also known as MUSA

[@Arman-Giahi]

@@dani-moves thanks Daniela🥰

[@243380]

valencia barrio ruzafa. para vivir en el paraiso

[@dani-moves]

si!

[@3ladeZ]

zillow does not support madrid, you showed a picture of a place called Madrid in the US )

[@dani-moves]

Wait when did I do that? Lol

[@dani-moves]

I showed Miami but not madrid - in zillowb

[@3ladeZ]

​@@dani-moves You are right, my bad! It's the "I lived in Miami before" I guess adding sounds at all times matters :D sorry

[@dani-moves]

@@3ladeZ yes! Hahaha 😂 I had to rewatch the video to make sure I didn’t do something like that. I was going to be very ashamed lol But yes! I was referring to Miami!

[@3ladeZ]

@@dani-moves Haha, sorry for that :)

[@jher168]

What is n dollars ??😮

[@dani-moves]

I think you can make the conversion in google :) 🤍

[@tonyforreal]

After you said that you pay 3500 euros for renting a flat I immediately stopped the video .

[@dani-moves]

It was 2500 euros

[@dani-moves]

Which is actually a very good price for the neighborhood where I lived

[@janedda]

How much of the money do you actually pay? Its rather your husband right?

[@nickofjupiter]

What kind of obnoxiously rude question is that? I’m homeless and broke ; she pays for everything

[@dani-moves]

Lol I explain everything in the video. Who pays what is so irrelevant.

[@sbkpilot1]

that's a rip off, for that much ($2800/month) I can live in Irvine, Southern California about 15 minutes from the beach and there is no comparison between Southern California and Madrid (no offense).

[@dani-moves]

Wow you have to send me a link of apartments that price lol

[@gregoryli8549]

Are you kidding ? Irvine is the most boring place, and for 2800 you get a small apartment, why don't you just staying F Irvine ? !

[@gregoryli8549]

Irvine is not 15 min from beach.

[@DrManonHolisticDoc]

You have to have a car though right? How much do you pay for that?