Is the cost of living in Spain high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Spain, they wrote...
"Very inexpensive to live in Granada. The rent starts as low as €250 per month for a room in an apartment. If you want to have your own apartment, rent can start at €400 depend on location. The food is cheap here if you stay out of eating in tourist areas. Grocery is inexpensive with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables year round," remarked another expat who made the move to Granada , Spain.
"The cost of living in Spain is generally quite reasonable, however some of the cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, tend to be more expensive than the rest of the country. In general, a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Spain could cost around $800 US dollars per month, and a nice 2 bedroom for about $1300 US dollars. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Spain would cost around 15-30 US dollars per person," explained one expat living in Spain.
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