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Compare Spain's major and lesser-known cities by job market, affordability, and quality-of-life fit.

Quality of Life Index

Personalize what matters most, then see which cities fit your profile best.

#1 Madrid

Score 7.8

Left after core costs: €568 / month

#2 Barcelona

Score 7.6

Left after core costs: €518 / month

#3 Malaga

Score 7.4

Left after core costs: €1,008 / month

#4 València

Score 7.2

Left after core costs: €1,038 / month

#5 Bilbao

Score 7.2

Left after core costs: €898 / month

#6 San Sebastián

Score 7.1

Left after core costs: €768 / month

#7 Sevilla

Score 6.8

Left after core costs: €1,138 / month

City Comparison Tool

Compare two cities side by side before committing to your move.

MetricBarcelonaMadrid
Avg tech salary€46,000€48,000
1BR rent€1,300€1,250
Monthly essentials€900€900
Job market score9/109/10
International community9/108/10

Lesser-Known Cities

Strong quality-of-life options with lower costs and lower competition.

Zaragoza

Aragon

Avg salary €35,000

1BR rent around €700

Top sectors: Logistics, Industrial tech, Shared services

Gijón

Asturias

Avg salary €34,000

1BR rent around €650

Top sectors: Industry 4.0, Digital services, Maritime tech

Vigo

Galicia

Avg salary €34,000

1BR rent around €700

Top sectors: Automotive, Maritime, Manufacturing software

Bilbao

Basque Country

Avg salary €42,000

1BR rent around €1,000

Top sectors: Industry, Energy, Fintech, Data

San Sebastián

Basque Country

Avg salary €41,000

1BR rent around €1,100

Top sectors: R&D, Food tech, Biotech, Consulting

Sevilla

Andalusia

Avg salary €36,000

1BR rent around €850

Top sectors: Aerospace, Tourism tech, Govtech, SaaS