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Cost of Living

Living expenses in Spain are typically lower than in many other Western European nations.

Major expenses include housing, food, and transportation, with costs varying by region—cities like Madrid and Barcelona tend to be more expensive, while smaller towns and rural areas are cheaper. Overall, Spain offers a high quality of life at a relatively low cost, especially in terms of dining out and public transport.

 

​Here are several numbers for orientation:

  • A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,532.8€ without rent.

  • A single person estimated monthly costs are 716.4€ without rent.

  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) is 1,704.98 €

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Average rent price in Barcelona (?):

  • Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 939.22 €

  • Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 715.14 €

  • Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,471.14 €

  • Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,068.03 €

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TOP 5 most expensive cities to live in Spain:

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  1. Barcelona

  2. Madrid

  3. Sevilla

  4. Valencia

  5. Malaga

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For an overview of living costs in Spain, visit Cost of Living in Spain.

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