Moving to Madrid

Expats moving to Madrid, the capitol and centre of Spain, will find an irresistible city with a gravitational pull that has long had a magnetic effect on locals.

More than four million residents live in culturally distinct barrios where local culture is made malleable by Arabian, European, and a host of cosmopolitan and international influences.
 
Expats moving to Madrid will find an old city striving to become comfortable in its new modern garb. This blend of rich history and youthful enterprise makes relocating to Madrid an exciting opportunity for individual expats and expat families with kids moving from every corner of the world.

Yet to enjoy this healthy combination of traditionalism and edginess, expats will need to be prepared to shoulder a high cost of living and comparatively low wages. Not to mention, the city’s growing population and the labyrinthine feel of downtown neighbourhoods can make sections of Madrid feel cramped and crowded. Yet a beautiful city square, alley side café or decadent historic palace will be around the next corner to melt away Madrid's built up tensions.

Madrid is a large tourist destination but is now emerging as a city with international economic importance.