Is Spain expensive compared with Germany?

Rent in Madrid and Barcelona is similar to German cities; food and transport are often cheaper, and youth transport passes are very cheap.

How much do I need in the bank for the visa?

€600 for each month of the stay, €7,200 for a year.

Cost of Living in Spain for Indian Students, in INR

Cost of Living in Spain for Indian Students: Madrid and Barcelona vs Valencia, Granada and Salamanca

A student in Madrid or Barcelona typically spends €900–1,500 a month on rent, food, transport and phone; in Valencia, Granada or Salamanca, €600–900. The visa asks you to show only €600 a month, which is below a real budget in the big cities.

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Last checked October 24, 2026 · our method

Monthly budget

City	A month, all in	In rupees
Madrid, Barcelona	€900–1,500	₹95,600–1.6 lakh
Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Bilbao	€700–1,000	₹74,400–1.1 lakh
Granada, Salamanca	€600–900	₹63,800–95,600

Rent is most of it: a room in a shared flat is the norm. University halls and private student residences cost more but include bills.

Which Spanish master's fits your degree, score and budget?

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Transport

Madrid: Abono Joven for under-26s, about €10 a month for all zones.
Barcelona: T-jove for under-30s, €45.50 for 90 days in all zones, plus €4.50 for the T-mobilitat card.

€1 = ₹106.27 (European Central Bank reference rate (EUR/INR 106.272), 23 October 2026)