Moving to India from Spain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Spain to India — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Spain to India, you would find that India is 68.9% cheaper than Spain overall. A €65,700 salary in Spain would need to be roughly ₹2,042,428 in India to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Spain to India.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → ₹2,042,428
To maintain the same standard of living in India
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Restaurants
pay 81.0% less
Groceries
pay 62.8% less
Transportation
pay 63.5% less
Housing
pay 81.6% less
Childcare
pay 84.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 50.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in India cost about 65% less than cities in Spain.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Spain and India stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain performs better than India across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Spain generally does better on environment, though India leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Spain performs better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Spain performs better than India across all family life metrics.
Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Madrid | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Spain passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting Spain
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in India than Spain?
Generally yes: India runs about 71% cheaper than Spain on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to India?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around ₹510,607 in India for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from India?
With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Spain and India.
Is India safe for expats?
Spain performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.
How is healthcare in India compared to Spain?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 44.8 in Spain. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in India compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
