Cost of Living in Spain

Cost of Living in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Alicante...



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 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.

Cost of Living Spain - Rent per month 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.

Cost of Living Spain - Price per m2

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.

Cost of living spain - Price of groceries 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.

Cost of living spain - Price of utilities spain

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.

Cost of living spain - Price of transportation spain

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.

Cost of living spain - Price of restaurant spain

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.

Cost of living spain - Price of sports Spain

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.

Cost of living spain - Price of childcare Spain

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.

Cost of living spain - Index rank per city Spain

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.

Cost of living spain - Quality of life Spain