Madrid, Spain
-20% vs Madrid avgBarajas is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Madrid, with a cost of living index of 30.4 — that is -20% compared to the Madrid average. Ranked #20 of 23, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €746/month, compared to a range of €653 in Carabanchel to €1,212 in Salamanca.
For a typical resident of Barajas, housing takes up roughly 36% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €29,846 before tax.
Salaries in Barajas reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 30.4:
After tax and deductions of 27.1% in Spain, take-home pay for someone earning €29,846 would be roughly €21,758/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €19,332 salary in Barajas, Madrid (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Barajas would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $22,800 |
| London | GBP | £19,621 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 114,086 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | 49.4 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Chamberí | 44.8 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Retiro | 43.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Barrio de las Letras | 43.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Chueca | 42.6 | 1.12x | +12% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Barajas, Madrid to maintain your lifestyle.
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Barajas is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Madrid. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #20 out of 23 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Barajas is below the Madrid average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.