What budget for activities and outings Madrid?
Madrid boasts three exceptional museums that are not to be missed: the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. To make your visit easier, you can purchase the Paseo del Arte card(tarjeta Paseo del Arte), which allows you to visit all three museums for €36.06. Some museums also offer free night visits, such as the Reina Sofía on Mondays and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 6pm to 8pm, or the Prado from Mondays to Saturdays from 6pm to 8pm. A real bargain!
It's in the great parks of the capital where you can exercise and relax. At the Retiro, you can go jogging, rollerblading, cycling and boating. At the Casa de Campo, which can be flown over by cable car, you can go jogging and swim in the open swimming pool in the summer, while you can also sweat in the south of the city by doing sports along the Manzanares River
There are many outlets on the outskirts of the capital. And if the Spanish brand Zara is already cheaper than in France, the Lefties store, on Calle Carretas towards the Puerta del Sol, offers end of series of the famous brand with discounts ranging from 10% to 60% without having to wait for the months of sales.
It's cheaper than in France. Entrance to discos can be free or cost up to 15 €. In general, count around 10 € and with one (or two) consumption(s). As for concerts, when they are not free, they cost between 5 and 20 € depending on the venue
What budget to eat Madrid?
Eating is pretty cheap in Madrid. The real bargain is the lunch menus (usually from Monday to Friday) which offer starter, main course (usually two to choose from), dessert for around 11 to 13 €. It's more expensive in the evening, even if it's still cheaper overall than in France. Above all, as soon as you get a little further away from the tourist areas of Sol and Gran Via, it's usually: a drink, a tapa offered
There's nohappy hour in Madrid, but a small plate of tapas is often served as a free snack with your drink. In the night bars of Sol and Gran Via, touts often offer a free chupito (shot) to get you in. A good idea if you've come to party with young tourists. Otherwise, skip it.
What is the budget for accommodation Madrid?
Before you leave you should know that in Madrid, unlike most other destinations in Europe, prices are lower in July and August! Hotels go so far as to halve their prices because of the heat and the holidays of many Madrilenians who leave their shops closed (mainly in August). Offers are regularly proposed, so don't hesitate to go and have a look on their websites.
Travel budget Madrid and cost of living
Generally speaking, life in Spain is less expensive than in France. Nevertheless, prices have risen sharply in Madrid since the changeover to the euro. But restaurants, hotels and clothing are still less expensive than in Paris.
Small budget. 80 € per day (night in a youth hostel or hostal, two tapas meals on the go, transport, one museum entry, two evening drinks). Admission to museums and other tourist attractions is free on certain days of the week.
Average budget. At €120 per person per day, you can afford one night in a 2 or 3-star hotel, one meal in a tapas bar and one in a restaurant, admission to a museum, transport and two drinks in the evening.
Big budget. From €250 per day per person, you can spend a night in a beautiful 4-star hotel, two meals in a restaurant, transportation, a show or opera outing. You'll also be able to take home some souvenirs.
