Living in Madrid on 1200 E

Hello

I've been offered a teaching job in Madrid paying 1200 E a month. I love the sound of the job as it's perfect for me, my only worry is that I won't be able to live on the salary. What do you think? Is 1200 E a month sufficient to live on in Madrid? I've never been to Spain so I'm completely in the dark really. I'm not particularly extravagent but I would like to live in a safe area, it doesn't have to be the most central part of town but it would have to be safe as I'd be a woman living alone. Would my own studio flat be a complete dream?! I'm not a party animal nor do I have to eat out all the time but neither do I want to go to Madrid and have to spend all my time sitting in my flat because I'm spending all my money on food and bills.

Thanks for your help!

 If it is 1200 euros, after tax to could just survive on that. 

Expect 500 euros for an apartment (you will need 2 month deposit and 1 months upfront payment minimum), 300+/- euros on food and drink. 90 +/- euros electricity and water +/-, the rest depends on what else you need.

Internet : 20 euros/month etc.

190 euros going out etc

Tight but possible

If you are lucky you could find a small studio flat for 400 euros.

Finding a place in a safe area isn't difficult  and even pretty central for that money.

Thanks for that Mac75. I've just found out it's 1200 E gross ... not sure what the taxes are in Spain but I'm guessing I'll end up with about 1000 E .... ? Seems tight, do you think it is still possible to make ends meet renting my own studio? So long as the basics were covered then I could always get the odd private tuition to cover other expenses etc I suppose..

Thank you!