Cost of Living in Spain

If you are planning to shift to Spain, the main and most important factor you need to consider as a student before studying in Spain is the cost of living, which includes costs of food, accommodation and utilities, transportation and many more. The average cost of living in Spain is around 1125 EURO, which is 2.17 times higher than the world average. According to the ranking system, Spain holds 41st rank out of 197 countries by cost of living. The average salary after tax is 1622 EURO in Spain which is enough to cover living expenses for one and a half months. 

Cost of Living	One person
Total With Rent	€1125
Rent and utilities	€604
Food	€327
Transportation	€85.72
English Speaking Percentage	€22%
Population	€47.4M

Why Study in Spain? 

There are a lot of Benefits to studying in Spain which make you stand out in a crowd of students, and help students with various opportunities which help brighten their careers. 

• The education system is well-known and famous. That’s why Spain is a popular choice for international students, as an international student you can explore varieties of programs including Graduate, postgraduate and Doctoral Programs. 
• Spain is a prominent destination for international students from all over the world due to its rich culture, pleasant temperature, opulent lifestyle, excellent higher education system, and exchange opportunities.
• One of the top subjects to study in Spain is computer science. The nation is well-known for having universities that can meet the academic needs of pupils
• Study abroad opportunities in Spain provide international students with a significantly lower cost of living than in other Western and European nations.

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Overview of Cost of Living in Spain 

The cost of living also depends on the way of living of students. This is a breakdown of the cost of living in Spain:

• Rent: For accommodation in Spain your budget should be €600-900 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in a city centre
• Transportation: The travel expenses in Spain are around €50 per month for a monthly pass for public transportation
• Utilities: For basic utilities and daily usage necessities you have to spend €100 per month for a small apartment
• Eating out: For an outing or visiting a food Restaurant budget is under €10-15 per meal for a mid-range restaurant
• Entertainment: IT depends on the way of living of people but you should keep an idea between €50-100 per month for cinema, concerts, etc.

Cost of Food 

Items	Average Cost
Basic lunchtime menu	€17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant	€9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast	€3.86
1 litre (1 qt.) of whole fat milk	€1.01
12 eggs, large	€2.95
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese	€7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day	€1.02

Cost of Housing and Utilities 

Items	Average Cost
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive	€1,256
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area	€854
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 2 people	Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in a normal area
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)	€29
40” flat screen tv	€356
Microwave 800/900 watt	€92
Hourly rate for cleaning help	€11
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)	€7

Cost of Clothes 

Items	Average Cost
1 pair of jeans	€74
1 summer dress in a high street store	€32
1 pair of sport shoes	€85
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes	€85

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Cost of Transportation 

Items	Average Cost
1 litre (1/4 gallon) of gas	€1.64
Monthly ticket public transport	€31
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	1.50 €
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	1.10 €

Cost of Personal Care 

Items	Average Cost
Cold medicine for 6 days	€8
1 box of antibiotics	€8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	€2.48
4 rolls of toilet paper	€1.92
Tube of toothpaste	€1.98
Standard men’s haircut	€18

Cost of Entertainment 

Items	Average Cost
Basic dinner out for two in neighbourhood pub	€32
2 tickets to the movies	€16
2 tickets to the theatre	€52
1 cocktail drink in the downtown club	€10
1 month of gym membership in the business district	Basic dinner out for two in a neighbourhood pub

Tuition Fee in Spain 

The cost of studying in Spain is comparatively lower than in other counties. The tuition fee differs depending on the duration of the program and the type of program. Some of the private universities in Spain set their own fee structure which is as high as EURO 20,000. Here is the idea for the fee structure of Spain’s Education: 

Course Level	Average Cost of Program
Bachelors Programs	750 EUR to 2,500 EUR per year
Master Program	1,000 EUR to 3,500 EUR per year

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Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Spain 

When thinking about moving, it’s crucial to pick a neighbourhood that fits your lifestyle and price range. Here is few things that you need to consider before shifting to Spain:

• Spanish culture is rich in traditions, which have an impact on how the people of Spain go about their daily lives. This includes how they greet one another, how they go about dating, what they eat in different regions, and how they celebrate local holidays.
• Spanish, Catalan, Galician, and Basque are Spain’s four official languages. Spanish is the first or second language for 99% of people.
• Look into the city’s numerous neighbourhoods and whether they have strong public transit connections to find the perfect rental home.
• Its four seasons are separated by its climate. Maximum temperatures are achieved in the hot and dry months of July and August across the entire nation. The coldest temperatures take place in the north of Spain during the months of December, January, and February, which are also the months with the most rainfall.

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