Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian vs Madrid

Gipuzkoa · País VascoMadrid · Comunidad de Madrid · INE data 2026

Renting in Madrid is 6% cheaper than in Donostia / San Sebastian. The difference is €55.5/month — a saving of €666 per year.

€1061.5/month in Donostia / San Sebastian vs €1006/month in Madrid. National average: €648/month.

Context

Donostia / San Sebastian (País Vasco) and Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Madrid is the more affordable option, saving €55.5/month compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.

Estimated rent

Donostia / San Sebastian

1061.5€/month

Madrid

1006€/month

Annual change

Donostia / San Sebastian

+2.6%

Madrid

+2.7%

INE index (base 2015=100)

Donostia / San Sebastian

130.9

Madrid

118.3

vs national average

Donostia / San Sebastian

+413.5€

Madrid

+358€

Population

Donostia / San Sebastian

189,866

Madrid

3,506,730

Where is it better to rent?

In terms of rent, Madrid is the more affordable option at €1006/month, 6% less than Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month). Living in Madrid saves €666 per year compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.

Donostia / San Sebastian

Gipuzkoa · País Vasco

1061.5/month

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Madrid

Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid

1006/month

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INE

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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

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