Is Tetuán Expensive?

Madrid, Spain

-18% vs Madrid avg

Living in Tetuán, Madrid

Tetuán is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Madrid, with a cost of living index of 31.2 — that is -18% compared to the Madrid average. Ranked #19 of 23, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €765/month, compared to a range of €653 in Carabanchel to €1,212 in Salamanca.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Tetuán, housing takes up roughly 37% 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 €30,592 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Tetuán

Salaries in Tetuán reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 31.2:

After tax and deductions of 27.2% in Spain, take-home pay for someone earning €30,592 would be roughly €22,271/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

31.2
COLI Index
0.82x
vs City Avg
€765
Est. 1BR Rent
#19
of 23 Areas
27.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Tetuán

Estimated annual deductions on a €19,841 salary in Tetuán, Madrid (local employee).

Income Tax
21%
Social Security
6.3%
Total Deductions: 27.2%
Est. Take-Home: €14,442/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $23,400
London GBP £20,138
Dubai AED AED 117,089

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 Tetuán:

Telheiras, Lisbon Daxing, Beijing Jiading, Shanghai Guangming, Shenzhen Buji, Shenzhen Dongpu, Guangzhou

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetuán expensive in Madrid?

Tetuán is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Madrid. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #19 out of 23 neighborhoods.

How does Tetuán compare to the Madrid average?

The cost of living in Tetuán is below the Madrid average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% 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.