Spain
Cost of Living in Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
Monthly Total
$2,126
$37,205
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,147
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$33
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/15/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,147
$20,073
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$140
$2,450
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$182
$3,185
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$237
$4,148
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$41
$718
Monthly Total
$2,126
$37,205
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Living in Alicante
Alicante offers excellent value with Europe's sunniest weather. Popular with British retirees, creating English-friendly infrastructure. Excellent tram system connects coastal areas.
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