City in Galicia, Spain
Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela
How much a month costs in Santiago de Compostela
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,580–2,250 (€1,400–2,000).
Prices in Santiago de Compostela
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €550–850 | $619–956 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–650 | $450–731 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–130 | $79–146 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–14 | $10.1–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €6–9 | $6.8–10.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 66/100
A value score of 66/100 means Santiago de Compostela gives more quality of life per dollar than 65% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 37 places we cover in Spain.
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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 Santiago de Compostela
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Santiago de Compostela?
About $956–1,350 on a lean budget, $1,580–2,250 for a comfortable month and $3,150–4,730 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Santiago de Compostela?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €550–850 ($619–956) a month in the center and €400–650 ($450–731) outside it.
How much does food cost in Santiago de Compostela?
A local meal is €9–14 ($10.1–15.8); 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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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.