Cost of Living in Spain
Cost of Living in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Alicante...
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Introduction
Planning a move to Spain? Get insights into the cost of living in Spain. Explore living expenses, housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and leisure activities in Spain. Compare prices and learn about the real cost of living and the minimum monthly budget for Living in Spain.
What is the cost of living in Spain?
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2.470,6€ without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 700,6€ without rent.
- A couple estimated monthly cost are 1.650,7€ without rent.
1. Rent per month in Spain
The table below outlines average rental rates for Spain. Prices can vary per city and province, check the next table in order to understand the difference in prices per m2 in Spain.
source: idealista.com - last update April 2024
Price vary depending of the city and autonomous community. Find below the renting price per m2 for main locations in Spain.
2. Groceries per month in Spain
For a single person, monthly grocery expenses usually fall in the range of €200 to €300. Find below the average prices for groceries in Spain.
3. Utilities cost per month in Spain
Utilities, usually include electricity, heating, cooling, water, and garbage. Plan to allocate approximately €100 to €150 per month for these essential services.
For more detailed information about mobile and internet providers landscape in Spain, visit our Internet Providers Spain page. You will find the main Internet providers in Spain the average price per product.
4. Transportation cost per month in Spain
The average monthly transportation cost in Spain can range from €50* to €150 for public transportation users, while those who own a car may spend anywhere from €100 to €300 or more, considering expenses like fuel, maintenance, insurance, and parking fees.
5. Restaurants price in Spain
On average, dining out at restaurants in Spain can cost anywhere from €10* to €50 per meal per person, depending on the restaurant's type and location. If someone dines out regularly, say a few times a week, their monthly restaurant expenses could range from €200 to €1000 or more.
6. Sports And Leisure
The cost of sports and leisure activities in Spain can vary depending on factors such as the type of activity, location, membership fees, equipment costs, and individual preferences.
An approximate monthly costs for various sports and leisure activities in Spaint ypically range from €20 to €80.
7. Childcare cost in Spain
The cost of childcare in Spain can vary depending on several factors, including the type of childcare arrangement, the age of the child, the region, and whether the childcare is provided by a private or public institution.
On average, Daycare Centers (Guarderías): Monthly fees for daycare centers in Spain can range from €200.
8. Index Rank per city
Below you will find different index per city in order to help you compare cities based on the most important factors to consider when moving to another city.
9. Quality of life per City
Taking into the account the diferent index per city, find below the top 3 cities in Spain with the highest quality of life index.
