Spain

🇪🇸Cost of Living in Spain

Compare the cost of living across 5 cities in Spain.

Barcelona

Barcelona

A Mediterranean gem blending Gaudí's architecture, beach life, and a vibrant food culture. More affordable than northern European capitals, though rents have surged due to tourism and remote workers.

Cost Index

58

Monthly Cost

$2,700

Pop: 1,636,762Safety: 55/100
Madrid

Madrid

Spain's capital offers a lively social scene, excellent public transit, and world-renowned museums. It is more affordable than Barcelona for housing while providing a similar Mediterranean lifestyle.

Cost Index

55

Monthly Cost

$2,600

Pop: 3,223,334Safety: 60/100
Malaga

Malaga

Malaga is a sun-drenched coastal city on Spain's Costa del Sol, birthplace of Picasso, and a rapidly growing tech hub attracting digital nomads and remote workers. It combines affordable Mediterranean living with excellent beaches, a revitalized cultural scene, and over 300 days of sunshine per year.

Cost Index

50

Monthly Cost

$1,350

Pop: 580,000Safety: 66/100
Seville

Seville

Seville is the capital of Andalusia, famous for its flamenco heritage, stunning Moorish architecture, and the magnificent Alcazar palace. It offers one of the most affordable lifestyles among major Spanish cities with hot summers and a passionate cultural scene.

Cost Index

48

Monthly Cost

$1,300

Pop: 690,000Safety: 65/100
Valencia

Valencia

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, renowned for its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, beautiful beaches, and being the birthplace of paella. It offers an exceptional quality of life with warm Mediterranean weather and significantly lower costs than Barcelona or Madrid.

Cost Index

52

Monthly Cost

$1,450

Pop: 800,000Safety: 68/100