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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Barcelona and Madrid: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Madrid. Cost of living is 6% cheaper in Madrid. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Madrid is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.5/10 compared to 7.4/10.

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Barcelona
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Madrid

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
โ‚ฌ39,000/yr
โ‚ฌ42,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
โ‚ฌ21,000
โ‚ฌ22,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
โ‚ฌ35,000
โ‚ฌ37,000
Senior Developer Pay
โ‚ฌ54,000
โ‚ฌ57,000
Lead / Architect Pay
โ‚ฌ71,000
โ‚ฌ74,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
โ‚ฌ1,200
โ‚ฌ1,100
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
โ‚ฌ780
โ‚ฌ750
Groceries (Monthly)
โ‚ฌ260
โ‚ฌ250
Public Transport Pass
โ‚ฌ55
โ‚ฌ60
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
โ‚ฌ145
โ‚ฌ140
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
โ‚ฌ1,651/mo
โ‚ฌ1,550/mo
CHEAPER

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
19%
19%
Social Security Deduction
6%
6%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
โ‚ฌ2,187/mo
โ‚ฌ2,312/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.4
7.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
โ‚ฌ536/mo
โ‚ฌ762/mo
Months to Save โ‚ฌ10,000
~19 months
~13 months
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