🇪🇸 Spain Cost of Living Trends (2025)

🏠 Housing & Rent

As of April 2025, Spain continues to experience increasing living costs, with housing being one of the most significant contributors.

• Average Rent (Nationwide): €14.61 per m²/month
• Madrid (1-bed apartment): €1,370/month
• Barcelona (1-bed apartment): €1,293/month
• National average (1-bed apartment): €917/month

📊 Rental prices are up 10.3% YoY, driven by strong demand and limited housing supply.

🛒 Monthly Living Costs (Individual)

💡 This breakdown represents urban averages (e.g. Madrid/Barcelona). Rural areas may cost 20–30% less.

💸 Inflation & Salaries

• Inflation Rate (April 2025): 2.2% (aligned with EU Central Bank target)
• Core Inflation (excl. food & energy): 2.0%
• Average Net Monthly Salary: €2,048

📈 Inflation has moderated in 2025, but cost of living continues to climb due to rising rents and food prices.

🧭 Key Takeaways

• Rent in major cities continues to rise sharply, particularly in coastal and tourist-heavy areas.
• The average single person needs around €1,100/month to cover basic living expenses.
• Despite wage growth, affordability is strained in metro areas like Barcelona and Madrid.

📝 Sources

• Indomio.es – Rental Trends Report
• Numbeo – Cost of Living in Spain
• TradingEconomics – Spain Inflation

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