Region in Valencian Community, Spain
Cost of living in Costa Blanca
How much a month costs in Costa Blanca
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,700 (€1,700–2,400).
Prices in Costa Blanca
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €750–1,100 | $844–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €550–900 | $619–1,010 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €18–35 | $20–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–150 | $90–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–13 | $10.1–14.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–30 | $20–34 |
| Cappuccino | €2.3–3.5 | $2.6–3.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2.8–4.5 | $3.2–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1.5–3 | $1.7–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €7–12 | $7.9–13.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Cost of living across Spain
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | $1,460–2,140 | 71/100 |
| Santiago de Compostela | $1,580–2,250 | 66/100 |
| Granada | $1,690–2,360 | 57/100 |
| Córdoba | $1,690–2,360 | 60/100 |
| Toledo | $1,690–2,360 | 62/100 |
| Cádiz | $1,690–2,480 | 56/100 |
| Benidorm | $1,690–2,480 | 58/100 |
| Seville | $1,910–2,700 | 47/100 |
| Gran Canaria | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Las Palmas | $1,910–2,700 | 51/100 |
| Alicante | $1,910–2,700 | 45/100 |
| Fuerteventura | $1,910–2,700 | 50/100 |
| Costa Blanca | $1,910–2,700 | — |
| Maspalomas | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Lanzarote | $2,030–2,810 | 47/100 |
| Tenerife | $2,030–2,930 | 44/100 |
| Costa Brava | $2,030–2,930 | — |
| Valencia | $2,140–3,040 | 36/100 |
| Costa del Sol | $2,140–3,040 | — |
| Málaga | $2,250–3,150 | 36/100 |
| Bilbao | $2,360–3,260 | 35/100 |
| Madrid | $2,480–3,380 | 25/100 |
| Menorca | $2,480–3,600 | 30/100 |
| Sitges | $2,480–3,600 | 25/100 |
| Marbella | $2,590–3,710 | 24/100 |
| Barcelona | $2,700–3,710 | 22/100 |
| Mallorca | $2,700–3,710 | 22/100 |
| Palma | $2,700–3,710 | 22/100 |
| San Sebastián | $2,930–4,050 | 21/100 |
| Ibiza | $3,150–4,500 | 13/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Costa Blanca
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Costa Blanca?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,600–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Costa Blanca?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €750–1,100 ($844–1,240) a month in the center and €550–900 ($619–1,010) outside it.
How much does food cost in Costa Blanca?
A local meal is €9–13 ($10.1–14.6); a mid-range restaurant is €18–30 ($20–34) per person.
Is Spain expensive?
Prices in Spain are about 64% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Aena: Alicante-Elche Airport
- TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante
- Visit Costa Blanca
- Alicante Diario: Bolt launches in Alicante (Feb 2026)
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