Retiro or Salamanca: where to live?
A data comparison of Retiro and Salamanca: the average rent from Idealista's latest public report and the transport, safety and amenities scores the site calculates, home by home.
In short
- Renting in Retiro is 16% cheaper than in Salamanca: 24.0 €/m² vs 28.5 €/m².
- Retiro does better on green space: 8.6 vs 5.7.
- Similar on transport, safety, families, walkability and nightlife.
- Their centres are about 2.0 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Retiro | Salamanca |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 24.0 €/m² | 28.5 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,440/mo | €1,710/mo |
| Transport | 8.9/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Safety | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Green space | 8.6/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Families | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Walkability | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Nightlife | 5.1/10 | 5.7/10 |
Scores are indicative: they summarise public data and are no substitute for visiting the area. The 60 m² flat is an estimate based on the average price per m². How each score is calculated
What Retiro is like
Stately district centred on the parque del Retiro. Wide streets, historic facades and constant residential tranquillity. Very safe, with well-regarded schools and a good food offering on calle Ibiza. Prices are stable and high; nightlife is scarce and peripheral areas are more car-dependent. Ideal for established families and senior profiles with a comfortable budget.
Full page for RetiroWhat Salamanca is like
Madrid's benchmark luxury district: Milla de Oro, haute couture, embassies and Michelin-starred restaurants. Nineteenth-century Ensanche architecture along well-maintained streets such as Jorge Juan and Ortega y Gasset. Very high safety, excellent transport and maximum walkability. High cost of living across the board: rent, groceries and leisure. Few green spaces beyond the nearby Retiro. For those who value status, premium services and a central location.
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