How Much Does it Cost to Live in Spain? Average Monthly Expenses Breakdown

Here’s exactly what it costs to live in Spain for one year. We give you a full breakdown of our average monthly expenses from one year of living in Galicia, Spain.

Over the past year, we tracked every single euro we’ve spent in a super detailed spreadsheet using 15 spending categories. We spent about €2,800 per month for both of us.

Additional Info

00:00 Intro
00:41 Monthly Fixed Costs
01:19 Rent
02:29 Utilities
04:15 Wifi + Phone plans
06:09 Private Health Insurance
06:46 Fees
07:07 Monthly Discretionary Spending
07:17 Dining
08:14 Groceries
09:53 Sundries
10:11 Alcohol
11:45 Coffee
12:01 Stuff
13:05 Transit
14:07 Gym
14:58 Entertainment
15:33 Spanish Class
16:23 Outro and Graph
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[DaysWeSpend]

Also, we don't have any information on taxes since we haven't filed them in Spain yet. We've only lived here for one year, so the tax season coming up is our first one.

[DiasporaDoodles]

I lived in Galicia for a year and I loved it. As an international school teacher who has soft travelled across the world, living on 6 continents while raising 2 third-culture-children. I bought my home as someone on a work visa and the Beckham law helped a lot. I am now uploading my experience on my channel and showing people how I did it, with hopes that it would inspire someone out there to jump on this lifestyle too.

[michaelhovden]

Just rando happened to stumble across this vid and I am instantly a new fan of you guys! Witty, funny, goofy, carefree, informative, and authentic!! Love it all :) I recently moved from the states to Portugal (well, two years ago) and am massively enjoying sinking into all those things you guys mentioned about "life" - it's just amazing. Can't wait to see more.

[virginiafeliciano]

This was a very good and informative video. Thanks for taking the time to break it down for us. Really enjoyed both of your personalities and how much you two smile.

[Espana]

Lainey and Shawn the video was great. I would really appreciate a total or screen shot that gives us a total. The only way for me to figure it out is to write it down as you say them. Help😂

[MrESSE]

for 600 euro or 660$ in USA&Canada you can get tent for living on the street only

[SolePilatesNYLocustValleyNY]

The US being “The Greatest Place in the World” has never been more in doubt. Good for you guys. 😎

[alcinousmusic]

You two are wonderful. You have one of the best vibes and infectious energies of any youtubers I’ve ever seen. Never subscribed so fast!! Thank you!!!!

[seamusp]

Just found you and instantly a fan. Great job and thanks!

[simoneweidinger]

Thank you for your video. Your gas bill and electricity bill is very low compared to prices for energy in Germany. Amazing!

[brisacostera]

Spain looks good on y'all! You both look so happy 🩷

[ElCuervodeSanlo]

Incredible, the best breakdown of costs I've ever seen👏👏, congrats.

[anniesshenanigans]

Random suggested video.. I like your presentation. No total breakdown on one screen, but I scrolled back thru and added it all up. I usually base the cost of living based on the average rent, so 600 is a good deal on a budget. I spend about 250 to 300 for food each month, including anything in your several categories. Your total was about 1 thousand for the month if you add up the Eating out, Groceries, alcohol, etc. There were a few other things I would not purchase. So I think it would be affordable for most people that are on a tight budget. Rent alone in my area of South West Florida is about 2k. I think I could live on that in Galacia all included!! Looking forward to your other videos.

[Where_in_the_world_are_we_now]

I just found this video today and I really enjoyed it! I have subscribed and I’m looking forward to going back and watching your other videos.
My husband and I are currently traveling the world looking for where we want to retire. We are in Paraguay at the moment. We will be heading to Spain sometime this year and we’re excited about the possibilities there. 😁

[DenLD]

Wow, those costs are amazing. I pay more than that in Mexico for just myself, and I own my home so have no payment for housing. The health insurance is a bargain compared to Mexico too.

[juanabreu]

Love the video. I normally don't write comments on YouTube, but your video is exceptional. I would love to spend years in retirement in Spain and your information is very valuable. Your video make me pack and visit Spain this summer. Love the positive vibes of your video and honesty. I will follow your channel to learn more. Muchas gracias y muchas Bendiciones.

[carlosm-kitchen]

Hi Guys, I have seen a couple of your videos and I am very happy that you are happy, so I am subscribing and giving you a thumbs up. I am sure that getting settled in a new country and adjusting to your new surrounding.was stressful for a while, but, I think that Quality of Life is so important and it seems like you have found the right place for that. Congratulations. Keep on being happy and enjoying life. Saludos.

[nanchu]

Great video - I loved that tidy breakdown and learning from your experience, also from the gas mistake :)
Wow pepephone sounds like a great deal! - Do you happen to know how that provider works when you travel around other countries in Europe? If not, no worries I'll dive in the web to read reviews on that side of things. In 2023 we spent a couple of months in Europe and I had a Vodafone prepay pack that gave me 140gb ... and outside of Spain it reduced to 40gb - I got the chance to try it in Portugal and Netherlands .... It was still great but I am glad to know about other providers that could work better.
Gracias por exelente contenido siempre!!

[jackbaldwin]

Wow, the food looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing this and all the other great info. Following! 🙂

[Paul-ebjp]

Thanks for this, it's pretty much in line with our spending however our electricity is about 40 euros a month before we even use any, we probably spend less than 300 monthly on eating out but we do it just twice a week.