Living in Spain
Planning a move to Spain? Compare 15 cities, Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, for cost of living, visa paths, safety, and lifestyle fit. Free city guides on Jonzy.
15 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Pick a destination below for costs, visa notes, and community threads, then score them for your income in the app.
Cost of living across Spain
| City | All-in | Rent | Safety | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | $1,950/mo | $1,100/mo | 76/100 | 80/100 |
| Madrid | $2,005/mo | $1,200/mo | 84/100 | 85/100 |
| Valencia | $1,580/mo | $900/mo | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Alicante | $1,370/mo | $700/mo | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Bilbao | $1,605/mo | $850/mo | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Cádiz | $1,430/mo | $750/mo | 84/100 | 78/100 |
| Granada | $1,380/mo | $700/mo | 80/100 | 76/100 |
| Las Palmas | $1,540/mo | $900/mo | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| Malaga | $1,590/mo | $900/mo | 84/100 | 78/100 |
| Marbella | $2,300/mo | $1,400/mo | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Palma | $1,840/mo | $1,050/mo | 80/100 | 78/100 |
| Pamplona | $1,530/mo | $800/mo | 88/100 | 82/100 |
| San Sebastian | $1,970/mo | $1,100/mo | 90/100 | 80/100 |
| Seville | $1,510/mo | $800/mo | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Tenerife | $1,550/mo | $850/mo | 82/100 | 76/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Spain a good place to relocate?
Spain has 15 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Barcelona scores 80/100 for internet and 76/100 for safety. Jonzy ranks every city against your income, passport, and lifestyle, compare Spain with 341 other destinations.
How much does it cost to live in Spain?
Monthly costs for one person range from about $1,370 in Alicante to $2,300 in Marbella, depending on city and neighbourhood. Sign in to Jonzy for personalised take-home math.
What visa do I need to move to Spain?
Visa rules for Spain depend on your passport and whether you are visiting or relocating. Jonzy catalogs long-stay and digital-nomad routes across 15 cities in Spain and matches them against 525+ programs in-app. Tourist entry is not assumed visa-free, verify border rules on official sources. Informational only, not legal advice.