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Cost of living in San Sebastián

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in San Sebastián

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,050 (€2,600–3,600).

Lean$1,800–2,480€1,600–2,200 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$2,930–4,050€2,600–3,600 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$5,400–8,440€4,800–7,500 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in San Sebastián

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemEURUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)€1,300–2,000$1,460–2,250
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)€1,000–1,500$1,130–1,690
Hostel dorm bed (night)€28–55$32–62
Mid-range hotel room (night)€120–250$135–281
Food and drink
Local meal or street food€12–18$14–20
Mid-range restaurant, per person€25–45$28–51
Cappuccino€2–4$2.3–4.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar€3–5$3.4–5.6
Getting around
Public transport, one ride€2–3$2.3–3.4
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km€8–15$9.0–16.9
Work and life
Coworking day pass€12–25$14–28
Gym membership (month)€35–65$39–73
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)€10–25$11–28

Value for money: 21/100

A value score of 21/100 means San Sebastián gives more quality of life per dollar than 20% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 84/100. It's the 35th most affordable of 37 places we cover in Spain.

Quality factorScore
Safety100
Air quality89
Internet84
Healthcare90
Weather50
Friendly locals75
English50

Cost of living across Spain

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Salamanca$1,460–2,14071/100
Santiago de Compostela$1,580–2,25066/100
Granada$1,690–2,36057/100
Córdoba$1,690–2,36060/100
Toledo$1,690–2,36062/100
Cádiz$1,690–2,48056/100
Benidorm$1,690–2,48058/100
Seville$1,910–2,70047/100
Gran Canaria$1,910–2,70052/100
Las Palmas$1,910–2,70051/100
Alicante$1,910–2,70045/100
Fuerteventura$1,910–2,70050/100
Costa Blanca$1,910–2,700—
Maspalomas$1,910–2,70052/100
Lanzarote$2,030–2,81047/100
Tenerife$2,030–2,93044/100
Costa Brava$2,030–2,930—
Valencia$2,140–3,04036/100
Costa del Sol$2,140–3,040—
Málaga$2,250–3,15036/100
Bilbao$2,360–3,26035/100
Madrid$2,480–3,38025/100
Menorca$2,480–3,60030/100
Sitges$2,480–3,60025/100
Marbella$2,590–3,71024/100
Barcelona$2,700–3,71022/100
Mallorca$2,700–3,71022/100
Palma$2,700–3,71022/100
San Sebastián$2,930–4,05021/100
Ibiza$3,150–4,50013/100

Cheaper alternatives to San Sebastián

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690
Santiago de CompostelaSpain$1,580–2,250
ToledoSpain$1,690–2,360
CórdobaSpain$1,690–2,360
CoimbraPortugal$1,800–2,590

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in San Sebastián?

About $1,800–2,480 on a lean budget, $2,930–4,050 for a comfortable month and $5,400–8,440 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in San Sebastián?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,300–2,000 ($1,460–2,250) a month in the center and €1,000–1,500 ($1,130–1,690) outside it.

How much does food cost in San Sebastián?

A local meal is €12–18 ($14–20); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) per person.

Is Spain expensive?

Prices in Spain are about 64% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

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.