17 17 schools$8,500/mo avg rentLarge expat community
Gated luxury enclave in Alcobendas, the first choice for senior corporate expats and diplomats. Surrounded by Madrid's most prestigious international schools.
5/5
Safety
5/5
Family Friendly
5/5
Quality of Life
5/5
Expat Friendly
5/5
Healthcare
Large
Expat Community
0-33°C
Temp Range
High
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
33°C
Hottest (Jul)
1°C
Coolest (Dec)
16
Sunny days/mo avg
426mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowRainfall
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$8,500
Avg. rent /mo
$18
Budget meal
$65
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$2.50
Domestic beer$3.50
Imported beer$5.00
Water (1.5L)$0.75
Groceries
Loaf of bread$1.50
Milk (1L)$1.10
Dozen eggs$3.00
Chicken (1 kg)$6.00
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$3.10
Taxi per km$1.15
Monthly transit pass$54.6
Gasoline (per liter)$1.75
Monthly Bills
Internet$35 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$200 /mo
Gym membership$80 /mo
Domestic help$1,800 /mo
Preschool / nursery$2,500 /mo
Comfortable
A 4-bedroom villa on a smaller plot, one luxury car, children at one of the international schools nearby, part-time housekeeper.
$11,900/mo
Rent$4,500
Groceries$900
Lifestyle & leisure$700
Transport$500
Utilities$200
Dining out$700
Healthcare$400
School fees (per child)$2,500
Domestic help$1,500
Established
A large villa with garden and pool, two cars, full-time housekeeper, children at a top international school, regular fine dining and leisure.
$23,050/mo
Rent$9,000
Groceries$1,500
Lifestyle & leisure$1,500
Transport$1,000
Utilities$350
Dining out$1,500
Healthcare$700
School fees (per child)$4,500
Domestic help$3,000
Premium
A grand estate villa, live-in staff, driver, security, children at elite international schools, club memberships and extensive travel.
$43,800/mo
Rent$18,000
Groceries$2,500
Lifestyle & leisure$4,000
Transport$2,500
Utilities$600
Dining out$3,000
Healthcare$1,200
School fees (per child)$6,000
Domestic help$6,000
La Moraleja is Madrid's most prestigious gated residential enclave and one of the most expensive addresses in Spain. Property prices rival London's Mayfair, and the lifestyle to match demands a substantial budget. The exceptional schools, security, greenery, and community make it the top choice for ambassadors, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth expat families. All figures in USD; 1 EUR is approximately 1.07 USD.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
38Jan
36Feb
33Mar
30Apr
28May
36Jun
44Jul
42Aug
35Sep
33Oct
38Nov
40Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 36. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: May at 28).
👥 Demographics
35%
Expat Population
high
Income Level
~18,000
Population
Nationalities
Spanish58%
British/Irish10%
American8%
French7%
Arab (Saudi, UAE, Moroccan)6%
Other11%
Languages Spoken
Spanish65%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Spain's top diplomatic and executive enclave — embassies and CEOsAmerican School of Madrid on the doorstepLa Moraleja Golf Club and Real Club de Polo for social lifeDiscreet 24/7 security with a strong sense of community privacy
Spain's Most Prestigious Residential Enclave
🌳 Parks & Recreation
La Moraleja Golf Club — one of Spain's premier golf facilitiesTree-lined streets and woodland corridors for walking and cyclingPrivate communal pools, tennis, and padel within the urbanisationSierra de Guadarrama hiking and skiing 45 minutes north
Green Urbanisation Living — Nature Integrated
🚗 Getting Around
A-1 motorway — 20-25 minutes to Madrid centre off-peak15-20 minutes to Barajas Airport Terminal 4Bus to Alcobendas metro for public transport to the cityCar essential — two-car households are the norm
Car-Dependent by Design
🛒 Daily Life
Hospital La Moraleja — private hospital with English-speaking specialistsAmerican School of Madrid — IB and AP programs on the doorstepHipercor El Corte Ingles in Alcobendas 5 minutes for premium groceriesHome delivery from premium supermarkets widely available
Shopping, Services, and Expat Conveniences
📝 Living with the Climate
Tree canopy reduces summer temperatures by 2-3°C vs city centreSlightly cooler and frostier winters due to elevation and northerly positionLong summer evenings perfect for private terrace and pool livingExceptional sunshine year-round shared with central Madrid
