Madrid

Spain, Madrid

Europe's 4th-largest metro. Big-city culture, late nights, and the Beckham Law tax break for incoming residents.

MediterraneanEURSpanish3,300,000 people

The numbers

Cost, tax, and quality of life

Cost of living

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75 idx

Numbeo Cost of Living Index · Jun 2026 ↗

Rent · 1BR center

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$1,500 /mo

Numbeo Rent Prices · Jun 2026 ↗

Effective tax (remote)

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30%

PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · Jun 2026 ↗

Healthcare

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80 idx

Numbeo Health Care Index · Jun 2026 ↗

Safety

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72 idx

Numbeo Crime Index (inverted) · Jun 2026 ↗

Internet

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200 Mbps

Ookla Speedtest Global Index · Jun 2026 ↗

Climate score

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80 idx

Climate-Data.org · Jun 2026 ↗

Freedom

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78 idx

Cato Human Freedom Index (2024) · Jun 2026 ↗

Visa pathways

How to legally live in Spain

DNV · Remote Work Residency

Digital Nomad Visa

Min income $32,760

Processing 30-60 days

Spain's 2023 DNV with the Beckham Law 24% flat tax for 6 years. Renewable up to 5 years total.

Remote work for non-Spanish company
2.5x Spanish minimum wage
Degree or 3 years experience
Health insurance
+1 more

Visa info is research, not legal advice. Always verify with a licensed immigration professional before applying.

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