City Comparison · Updated May 2026
Spain
COL index 54.9
Spain
COL index 48.1
Madrid vs Seville — Cost of Living, Salary & Tax Compared (2026)
The verdict
Living in Seville is 12.4% cheaper than Madrid for the same lifestyle.
Based on Q1 2026 COL index and median single-person expenditure.
Side-by-side stats
| Madrid | Metric | Seville | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.9 | Cost of living index | 48.1 | -12.4% |
| €50,000 | Median gross salary | €50,000 | 0.0% |
| €33,783 | Net at €50,000 gross | €33,783 | 0.0% |
| €1,380 | Rent — 1BR centre | €1,080 | -21.7% |
| €1,953 | Monthly COL (single) | €1,582 | -19.0% |
| €61,535 | PPP — net / COL | €70,234 | +14.1% |
| 32.4% | Effective tax @ €50,000 | 32.4% | 0.0% |
Monthly expenses — paired
Salary equivalence
€50,000 gross in Spain = €2,413 net monthly.
To have the same purchasing power in Seville, you would need roughly €42,905 gross in Spain (≈ €2,467 net monthly, adjusted for cost-of-living index).
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Pros & cons
- −High rent-to-income ratio (57.2%)
- +14-month salary structure
- +Significantly cheaper rent (€1,080)
- +Low overall cost of living (index 48)
- −High rent-to-income ratio (44.8%)
- +14-month salary structure
The verdict
Across the data, Seville carries a lower cost-of-living index; Seville wins on purchasing power after costs are netted out. If purchasing power is your north star, Seville edges it.
Frequently asked
Is Madrid cheaper than Seville?+
Seville is cheaper. Cost-of-living index: Madrid 54.9, Seville 48.1 — a 12.4% difference (Q1 2026).
What is the cost of living difference between Madrid and Seville?+
Madrid sits at 54.9 on our COL index, Seville at 48.1. That works out to roughly 12.4% — Seville being the cheaper of the two.
Is Madrid a good place to live compared to Seville?+
It depends on priorities. Madrid delivers €33,783 net on a €50,000 gross salary at a 32.4% effective tax rate. Seville delivers €33,783 at 32.4%. Centre 1-bed rent: €1,380 vs €1,080.
How do salaries compare in Madrid vs Seville?+
On a €50,000 gross salary, take-home is €33,783/year (€2,413/month) in Madrid and €33,783/year (€2,413/month) in Seville.
Which city has lower taxes, Madrid or Seville?+
Spain has the lower effective rate at €50,000: Spain 32.4%, Spain 32.4%.