Spain
Cost of Living in Granada
Realejo, Albaicín, and Centro are popular neighborhoods. The free tapas culture makes dining out remarkably affordable. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,200-1,400, Comfortable single $1,600-1,900, Couple $2,200-2,700.
Monthly Total
$1,870
$32,725
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$983
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$30
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
$983
$17,203
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$136
$2,380
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$161
$2,818
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$226
$3,955
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$48
$840
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$40
$700
Monthly Total
$1,870
$32,725
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Living in Granada
Granada is Spain's most affordable major city. The legendary FREE tapas culture means going out is incredibly cheap - you get a free tapa with every drink throughout the city.
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