Granada

Spain

233,532 people689m elevationEurope/Madrid51

Overview

Monthly Cost

$1,665

1 person, with rent

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.

Realejo, AlbaicΓ­n, 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.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Granada in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$1,665

Food: $132

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$450
Mid-range$650
Upscale$900

1 Bedroom

Budget$674
Mid-range$855
Upscale$1,100

2 Bedroom

Budget$750
Mid-range$975
Upscale$1,400

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$160
Mid-range$230
Premium$350

Dining (per meal)

Street food$0
Casual restaurant$8
Nice restaurant$20
Upscale$45

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$26
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$6
Fuel (monthly)$100
Parking (monthly)$50

Utilities

Electric (low)$40
Electric (average)$60
Electric (high)$85
Water$18
Gas$30
Internet$28

Lifestyle

Gym membership$30
Cleaning (weekly)$35
Coworking space$100

Healthcare

Doctor visit$70
Basic insurance (monthly)$48
Comprehensive insurance$140

Other

Phone plan$15
Subscriptions$25

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Granada. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Cost of Living48/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Rent17/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Based on 45 Numbeo contributors.

Prices

55 item prices in Granada from Numbeo (USD).

ItemAverage
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants17.19
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants40.12
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants9.17
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants3.44
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants4.59
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants2.97
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants2.29
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets1.22
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets1.61
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets3.28
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets15.36
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets0.96
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets5.73
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets1.12
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets1.69
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets6.30
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation1.72
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets7.79
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation40.12
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation1.71
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation36107.50
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month869.20
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month706.87
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month1241.79
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month960.74
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)163.63
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)27.22
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)13.18
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure46.31
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure18.34
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure9.17
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes65.91
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes33.24
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes77.95
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes106.99
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price3401.97
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price2288.47
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing1918.39
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing3.45
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation5.73
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation2.29
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation28.66
Apples (1 kg), Markets2.32
Oranges (1 kg), Markets1.91
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets2.03
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets1.07
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants2.32
White Rice (1 kg), Markets1.52
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets2.29
Bananas (1 kg), Markets1.72
Onions (1 kg), Markets2.22
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets14.21
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation29768.63
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare353.43
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare8740.31

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Granada. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index63
Crime Index37
Safe Walking (Day)1
Safe Walking (Night)0
Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1
Mugging / Robbery-1
Car Theft-1
Physical Attack-1
Verbal Harassment-1
Drug Problems0
Property Crime0
Corruption0

Based on 48 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Granada. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index77
Skill & Competency1
Speed1
Modern Equipment1
Accuracy1
Friendliness1
Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction2

Insurance Coverage

None
6%
Public
44%
Private
44%
Employer Sponsored
6%

Based on 16 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Granada. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality0
Drinking Water2
Green Spaces & Parks0
Cleanliness1
Comfort to Spend Time1
Garbage Disposal1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index39
Water Pollution-2
Noise & Light Pollution0
PM2.510.0 Β΅g/mΒ³
PM1017.0 Β΅g/mΒ³

Based on 19 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Granada.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index83
Time Index29
Inefficiency Index80
COβ‚‚ Emission Index1230

Commute

Average Commute

29 min

Transport Modes

Walking
54%
Bus/Trolleybus
23%
Car
15%
Motorcycle
8%
Bicycle
0%
Train/Metro
0%
Tram/Streetcar
0%
Working from Home
0%

Based on 13 Numbeo contributors.

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