Region in Andalusia, Spain
Cost of living in Costa del Sol
How much a month costs in Costa del Sol
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,140–3,040 (€1,900–2,700).
Prices in Costa del Sol
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,700 | $1,240–1,910 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €750–1,100 | $844–1,240 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–170 | $101–191 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–14 | $11.3–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €2.5–3.8 | $2.8–4.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1.4–2.5 | $1.6–2.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €8–14 | $9.0–15.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €19–26 | $21–29 |
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| 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 del Sol
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Costa del Sol?
About $1,240–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,140–3,040 for a comfortable month and $4,050–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Costa del Sol?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,700 ($1,240–1,910) a month in the center and €750–1,100 ($844–1,240) outside it.
How much does food cost in Costa del Sol?
A local meal is €10–14 ($11.3–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) 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: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
- Renfe Cercanías Málaga
- EMT Málaga
- Visit Costa del Sol
- Impact Hub Málaga
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.