Cost of Living in Marbella
Summary of cost of living in Marbella, Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,102.8 (€3,534.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,112.4 (€958.3), excluding rent.
- Marbella is 24.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Marbella is, on average, 38.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.60 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.26 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.97 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.95 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.45 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.40 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.57 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.74 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.44 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.60 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.62 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.47 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.09 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.25 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €1.72 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €1.29 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.88 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €10.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.33 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €65.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €12.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.61 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,500.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €25,975.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €144.75 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €19.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €25.25 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €48.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €30.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €10.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €1,200.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €12,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €83.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €50.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €130.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €150.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,351.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,057.17 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,503.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,798.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €574.85 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €400.06 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,103.45 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.75 | |
Prices in Marbella
This city had 183 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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