How much does it actually cost to live in Spain? Use this free calculator to build a personalised monthly budget based on your city, household size, and lifestyle. Covers 14 locations from Madrid and Barcelona to the Canary Islands and rural Spain.
Choose your accommodation type, food preferences, and leisure habits to see a detailed breakdown of rent, groceries, transport, health insurance, and more — with city-by-city cost comparisons.
Spain Cost of Living Calculator 2026
Estimate your monthly expenses based on city, lifestyle, and household size
📍 Where in Spain?
🏠 Housing
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Shared flat
Room in shared apartment
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Modest apartment
1-2 bed, outside centre
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Comfortable apartment
2-3 bed, central or nice area
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House / Villa
Detached or semi-detached with garden
🍽 Food & Dining
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Budget
Cook at home, discount supermarkets
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Moderate
Mix of cooking + eating out
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Generous
Regular restaurants + quality groceries
🎉 Lifestyle & Leisure
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Minimal
Free activities, beach, parks
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Moderate
Cinema, gym, occasional trips
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Active
Gym, dining, travel, hobbies
📊 Your Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
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Housing
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Rent + utilities
Food & Groceries
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Groceries + dining out
Transport
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Monthly pass or car costs
Lifestyle & Other
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Leisure, phone, internet, etc.
Total / month
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📋 Detailed Breakdown
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Disclaimer: These estimates are based on average costs as of early 2026 gathered from Numbeo, Expatistan, and local sources. Actual costs vary significantly by neighbourhood, personal habits, and market conditions. Rent prices in particular can fluctuate. This tool is for general planning purposes only. All figures are in euros.
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