Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian vs Madrid
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco — Madrid · 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.
Gipuzkoa
Madrid
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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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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