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Nurse salary in Madrid: can you afford rent?

A Nurse in Madrid typically earns €22,000€42,000/year, with a median around €29,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.

Affordability verdict

Risky

At a typical Nurse salary of €29,000/year, spending on median Madrid rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 60% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.

Nurse salary range in Madrid

€22,000

Entry level

lower quartile

€29,000

Typical

median estimate

€42,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Madrid.

How much rent can a Nurse afford?

25% of income (comfortable)€604/mo
30% of income (standard)€725/mo
35% of income (stretch)€846/mo
Median Madrid rent€1,450/mo

Rent landscape in Madrid

€950

Budget

cheapest 10%

€1,450

Median

most common

€2,200

Premium

top 10%

1-bedroom equivalent. INE Encuesta de Presupuestos Familiares + Banco de España housing report 2024, adjusted for new-let market · 2024

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Nurse earn in Madrid?

A Nurse in Madrid typically earns between €22,000 and €42,000/year, with a median around €29,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.

Can a Nurse afford to live in Madrid?

At a typical Nurse salary of €29,000/year, median Madrid rent (€1,450/month) takes up 60% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Madrid start around €950/month.

How much rent can a Nurse afford in Madrid?

On a median Nurse salary of €29,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €725/month. Compared to Madrid's median rent of €1,450/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.

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