Experience in Madrid, Spain by Diana

What is it like to live in Madrid? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

I always say that the best about living in Madrid is the night and the people

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

The life cost is cheap (1L. milk 0'70€/ 12 egg pack 1,5€)
Talking to accommodation,living at the city center may costs 700/1000€ month and the public transport around 40€ unlimited trips.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Madrid? Is there any advice you can give?

I think it is not difficult.Just walk looking at the windows and you will see a lot of posters of "se alquila" with the telephone number.There's a lot of advertisements on segundamano.es as well.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Paella,cocido & fryed eggs with ham and fryed potatoes as called "huevos rotos"

What places would you recommend visiting in Madrid?

Cerro del Tio Pío
Templo de Debod
Madrid Río

Is it good to eat out in Madrid? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes,and soooo cheap.I recomend go to "Tapas free" and "100 Montaditos" (ask for this last one to the people,there're thousands of them along the city)

Is the nightlife good in Madrid? Where is good to go?

Well,my friends and I like to go to Argüelles.There you've almost 30 pubs with many varied music and atmospheres, and 1€ shots!