General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $1.429 trillion |
| Size | 505,990 sq km |
| Population | 47,394,223 |
| Population density | 94 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.26 |
| City population | 79.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 7∘C |
| Summer | 27∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 98.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 43.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 34% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 29.4 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Iberia |
| Main airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $5 |
| Burger | $8 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $600/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $70/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 21% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $30000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 5-10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 5-10% |
| Coffeeshop | 5-10% |
| Services | 5-10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 100.08/MBits |
| Tld | .es |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 90% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 pm |
| Opening times | 10:00 am |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Mercadona |
| Pharmacy | Farmacia |
| Drugstore | Druni |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Paella | A traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood, chicken, and vegetables | 15-25 |
| Tapas | Small plates of food, often served as appetizers | 5-10 |
| Gazpacho | A cold tomato soup | 5-10 |
| Tortilla Española | A Spanish omelet with potatoes and onions | 5-10 |
| Croquetas | Fried balls of ham, cheese, or fish | 5-10 |
| Jamón Ibérico | Cured ham from black Iberian pigs | 20-30 |
| Churros | Fried dough pastries, often served with chocolate sauce | 5-10 |
| Sangria | A refreshing wine punch with fruit | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tinto de Verano | A refreshing blend of red wine and lemonade | $3-4 |
| Sangria | A traditional Spanish wine punch made with red wine, fruit, and brandy | $4-5 |
| Cerveza (beer) | Spain is known for its excellent beers, including Estrella Damm, Mahou, and Cruzcampo | $2-3 |
| Horchata | A sweet, milky drink made from tiger nuts | $2-3 |
| Agua de Valencia | A cocktail made with orange juice, cava (Spanish sparkling wine), and vodka | $5-6 |
| Clara | A mix of beer and lemonade | $2-3 |
| Café con leche | A coffee with milk | $2-3 |
| Carajillo | A coffee with a shot of brandy | $3-4 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flamenco fan | A colorful fan used in traditional flamenco dance | €10-€20 |
| Bullfighting poster | A poster commemorating a bullfight | €5-€15 |
| Ceramic tile | A hand-painted tile with a traditional Spanish design | €5-€20 |
| Castanet | A pair of wooden clappers used in flamenco dance | €5-€10 |
| Espadrille | A traditional Spanish sandal made of canvas and rope | €20-€50 |
| Mantilla | A lace veil worn by women in traditional Spanish dress | €50-€200 |
| Paella pan | A large, shallow pan used to cook paella | €20-€50 |
| Sangria pitcher | A pitcher used to serve sangria, a traditional Spanish drink | €10-€20 |
| Olive oil | A bottle of high-quality olive oil, a staple of Spanish cuisine | €10-€20 |
| Wine | A bottle of Spanish wine, such as Rioja or Tempranillo | €10-€50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | The day the Three Wise Men visited Jesus |
| Good Friday | Varies | The Friday before Easter |
| Easter Sunday | Varies | The Sunday after Good Friday |
| Easter Monday | Varies | The Monday after Easter |
| Labor Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate workers |
| Ascension Day | Varies | The 40th day after Easter |
| Whit Monday | Varies | The 50th day after Easter |
| Corpus Christi | Varies | A day to celebrate the Eucharist |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | A day to celebrate the Assumption of Mary into heaven |
| Hispanic Day | October 12 | A day to celebrate the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember all the saints |
| Constitution Day | December 6 | A day to celebrate the Spanish Constitution |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | A day to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | El País |
| Online news | El Mundo |
| Tv | Telecinco |
| Radio | Cadena SER |