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Madrid

Spain's capital with strong infrastructure and a large international remote-work crowd

In Madrid, a mid-range month runs about $1,681 (€1,458) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet9.9/10

Among the 1% fastest cities for internet

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.4/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness8.2/10

Better wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There7.3/10

Easier to reach than about 70% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Madrid, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

Money

Work

Life

Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Valencia (~300 km) · Biarritz (~400 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Valencia (~300 km) · Biarritz (~400 km)
  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Valencia (~300 km) · Biarritz (~400 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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