Spain
Cost of Living in Valencia
Ruzafa, El Carmen, and Benimaclet are popular expat neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,300-1,600, Comfortable single $2,000-2,400, Couple $3,000-3,600.
Monthly Total
$2,658
$46,515
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,490
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$39
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
$1,490
$26,075
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$154
$2,695
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$196
$3,430
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$156
$2,730
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$259
$4,533
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$55
$963
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$2,658
$46,515
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Living in Valencia
Valencia offers the best value among Spain's major cities - ranked #1 worldwide for Personal Finance by InterNations 2024. Mediterranean lifestyle at a fraction of Barcelona prices.
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