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🇪🇸 Cost of Living in Spain

7 cities, ranked from wallet-friendly to wallet-hostile

Median monthly budget · single · city center

$2,157/mo

Across 7 cities we track

Couple

$2,802

Family of 4

$5,810

Median local salary (after tax)$2,070/mo

City-by-city damage report

Rent — the biggest line item

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.

Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check

Median across 7 cities

Milk (1L)$1.29
Bread (loaf)$1.60
Eggs (12)$3.34
Rice (1kg)$1.80
Chicken (1kg)$8.97
Apples (1kg)$2.84
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.64
Potatoes (1kg)$1.88
Water (1.5L)$0.79
Wine (mid-range)$7.67
Beer (0.5L store)$1.42

Eating out — because you won't cook every night

Median prices across 7 cities

Cheap meal$18
Mid-range dinner for 2$71
Cappuccino$2.56
Beer (draught)$3.54
Coke (0.33L)$2.64

Getting around — or trying to

Median prices across 7 cities

Monthly pass$41
Single ride$1.77
Gasoline (1L)$1.79

Spain vs. the neighbors

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Spain?

Across 7 cities, a single person spends a median of $2,157/month including rent. Seville is the cheapest at $1,626/mo, while Barcelona runs $2,512/mo.

What is the average rent in Spain?

Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,392/month across 7 cities we track.

What is the average salary in Spain?

The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 7 cities is about $2,070, based on Numbeo data.

What is the cheapest city in Spain?

Seville is the most affordable at $1,626/month for a single person. Barcelona is the most expensive at $2,512/month.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.