Cost of living
Madrid vs Valencia: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Madrid and Valencia using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Valencia is about 20% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Valencia is ~20% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Madrid | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,200 | $950 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $280 | $260 |
| Transport (band mid) | $60 | $90 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $250 | $220 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $150 | $130 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $2,400 | $2,000 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.