{"id":24272,"date":"2024-11-13T09:52:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T08:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/?post_type=destinationcpt&p=24272"},"modified":"2025-12-09T15:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:53:45","slug":"the-cost-of-living-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"destinationcpt","link":"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/destination\/the-cost-of-living-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"The cost of living in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From tapas to flamenco, to the golden beaches of the Costa Brava, Spain has it all. Whether you’ve succumbed to its charms or to the warmth of its land and people, here’s a complete guide to the cost of living in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of the average cost of living in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official currency in Spain is the euro (EUR). Spain\u2019s average cost of living for a single person is \u20ac1,300, and \u20ac3,500 for a family of four. These figures include rent, groceries, transport, medical expenses and monthly utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service<\/th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Average monthly salary  <\/td>\u20ac1.700<\/td><\/tr>
Rental price of a downtown apartment<\/td>\u20ac950 \/ month<\/td><\/tr>
Purchase price of a downtown apartment<\/td>\u20ac2,000 to \u20ac6,600 \/ m2<\/td><\/tr>
Petrol (1L)<\/td>\u20ac1.60<\/td><\/tr>
Mobile package (calls + 10 GB data)<\/td>\u20ac18 per month<\/td><\/tr>
Cinema ticket<\/td>\u20ac8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The above values are given for information only. Source : Numbeo 2024<\/a>. <\/span>
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Housing in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For expatriates, the housing budget is the biggest expense item in Spain. To rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre, expect to pay between \u20ac650 and \u20ac1,500 per month. In the suburbs, rent is between \u20ac450 and \u20ac1,000 per month. If you want to become a homeowner, expect to pay an average of \u20ac3,650 per m2 in the city centre, and \u20ac2,150 outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property prices by city in Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Housing budgets vary considerably from city to city. Some cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona<\/a>, have high prices due to strong demand and limited supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a comparison of housing prices in Spain’s main cities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type of housing<\/strong><\/th>Madrid<\/th>Valencia<\/th>Barcelona<\/th>Sevilla<\/th>Saragossa<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Rental Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre<\/td>\u20ac1,300<\/td>\u20ac1,000<\/td>\u20ac1,300<\/td>\u20ac900<\/td>\u20ac700<\/td><\/tr>
Apartment rental (1 bedroom) outside city centre<\/td>\u20ac1,000<\/td>\u20ac800<\/td>\u20ac950<\/td>\u20ac650<\/td>\u20ac600<\/td><\/tr>
Average purchase price per m2 downtown<\/td>\u20ac2,200<\/td>\u20ac3,000<\/td>\u20ac5,700<\/td>\u20ac3,450<\/td>\u20ac4,000<\/td><\/tr>
Average purchase price per m2 outside the city centre<\/td>\u20ac1,600<\/td>\u20ac2,000<\/td>\u20ac4,050<\/td>\u20ac2,000<\/td>\u20ac2,200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The above values are given for information only.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Housing costs additional charges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monthly charges are added to the housing budget. These cover electricity, air conditioning and heating, as well as water. For an 85m2 apartment, expect to pay an average of \u20ac135 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n