Is La Latina Expensive?

Madrid, Spain

+5% vs Madrid avg

Living in La Latina, Madrid

La Latina is a moderately-priced area within Madrid, with a cost of living index of 39.9 — that is +5% compared to the Madrid average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 23 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €979/month, compared to a range of €653 in Carabanchel to €1,212 in Salamanca.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of La Latina, housing takes up roughly 47% 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 €39,173 before tax.

Typical Salaries in La Latina

Salaries in La Latina reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 39.9:

After tax and deductions of 29.1% in Spain, take-home pay for someone earning €39,173 would be roughly €27,773/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

39.9
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
€979
Est. 1BR Rent
#9
of 23 Areas
29.1%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in La Latina

Estimated annual deductions on a €25,373 salary in La Latina, Madrid (local employee).

Income Tax
23%
Social Security
6.3%
Total Deductions: 29.1%
Est. Take-Home: €17,985/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in La Latina would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $29,925
London GBP £25,753
Dubai AED AED 149,738

Other Neighborhoods in Madrid

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%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to La Latina:

Bairro Alto, Lisbon El Carmen, Valencia Haizhu, Guangzhou Wuyang, Guangzhou Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur Al Sulimaniyah, Riyadh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Latina expensive in Madrid?

La Latina is near the city average for Madrid. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does La Latina compare to the Madrid average?

The cost of living in La Latina is above the Madrid average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.