Cost of Living in Granada

Summary of cost of living in Granada, Spain:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,851.1$ (2,412.5€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 795.8$ (673.4€), excluding rent.
  • Granada is 40.0% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Granada is, on average, 72.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 14.00 € 8.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 37.50 € 25.00-83.09
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 9.00 € 7.39-9.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3.00 € 3.00-4.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 € 3.00-5.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.02 € 1.50-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.51 € 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.97 € 1.85-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.00 € 0.90-1.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.27 € 0.91-1.70
White Rice (1 lb) 0.57 € 0.27-0.91
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.90 € 2.00-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.67 € 3.63-7.71
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.06 € 2.72-4.26
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.08 € 4.08-5.44
Apples (1 lb) 1.00 € 0.68-1.13
Bananas (1 lb) 0.68 € 0.48-1.13
Oranges (1 lb) 0.76 € 0.52-0.91
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.91 € 0.45-1.13
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.81 € 0.27-1.13
Onions (1 lb) 0.88 € 0.45-1.13
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.93 € 0.30-1.50
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.67 € 0.30-2.12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 4.25 € 3.00-6.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.00 € 0.76-1.21
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.57 € 1.20-2.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.00 € 5.00-6.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.50 € 1.40-1.60
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 35.00 € 20.00-43.48
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5.00 € 4.00-7.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.22 € 3.22-3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.00 € 25.00-25.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.49 € 1.45-1.51
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 33,365.00 € 31,500.00-33,365.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,970.00 € 25,950.00-26,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 142.75 € 115.00-200.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 11.50 € 5.00-20.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 23.75 € 20.00-30.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 43.00 € 30.00-55.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 16.00 € 12.00-24.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8.00 € 7.00-9.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 308.33 € 300.00-325.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 7,625.00 € 7,250.00-8,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 57.50 € 45.00-90.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 29.00 € 20.00-45.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 68.00 € 55.00-90.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 93.33 € 60.00-100.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 736.86 € 650.00-850.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 580.67 € 434.00-700.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,100.00 € 950.00-1,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 827.83 € 750.00-900.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 275.72 € 270.35-282.29
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 185.48 € 172.27-194.17
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,673.60 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.45 2.90-3.75

Prices in Granada

This city had 143 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 28 January 2026
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KAK on Dec 09, 2023:
I have lived in Granada for 6 months now. Rent 650€ (2 bed/2 bath). Internet and cell (together) 35€/month. Car insurance: 350€ / year. Mercadona (groceries) for 3 people: 120/week. Electricity 35-50€ a month. Natural Gas (Heat and Hot water): 25-35€ / month (billed every 2 months). Football/Soccer: 35-40€. Swim Team: 60€. Private tutor: 15€/hour. Small Group Tutor: 12€. Chinese take out (1 person) three course meal including drink: 10.50€, If you own an apartment home insurance: 12-20€/month. Comunidad: 60€/month. Local property Taxes: 16€/month (184€ year). If you have a bus pass (bono) you can ride the bus for 0,88€, if not, its 1,40€. Most kids go to English classes here: 70€/month (2-3 hours a week)