Cost of Living in Murcia

Summary of cost of living in Murcia, Spain:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,049.2$ (2,572.7€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 839.5$ (708.3€), excluding rent.
  • Murcia is 37.0% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Murcia is, on average, 75.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 € 13.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 50.00 € 35.00-60.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 € 9.00-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 2.00 € 1.30-4.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 € 2.00-4.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.12 € 1.50-3.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.80 € 1.50-2.20
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.33 € 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.07 € 1.00-1.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.11 € 0.91-1.45
White Rice (1 lb) 0.57 € 0.45-0.73
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.66 € 2.10-3.30
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.35 € 3.63-6.80
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.83 € 2.18-4.45
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.44 € 2.72-8.16
Apples (1 lb) 1.15 € 0.60-1.18
Bananas (1 lb) 0.74 € 0.54-1.36
Oranges (1 lb) 0.60 € 0.36-1.13
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.29 € 0.79-2.27
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.77 € 0.45-1.09
Onions (1 lb) 0.79 € 0.59-1.13
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.20 € 0.25-1.80
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.94 € 0.25-1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.50 € 2.90-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.05 € 0.61-1.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.50 € 1.20-1.51
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.00 € 5.00-5.50
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.30 € 1.20-1.80
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 30.00 € 25.00-30.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.70 € 2.40-7.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.56 €
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 24.95 € 19.89-30.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.50 € 1.47-1.58
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 31,500.00 € 31,500.00-33,365.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,975.00 € 25,950.00-26,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 125.37 € 100.00-150.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 14.33 € 8.00-20.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 26.33 € 20.00-35.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 36.00 € 22.00-50.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 17.50 € 10.00-17.50
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8.75 € 7.00-10.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 350.00 € 300.00-400.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 6,875.00 € 4,300.00-8,400.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 67.40 € 30.00-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 33.50 € 20.00-45.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.25 € 60.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 106.00 € 90.00-160.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 646.11 € 500.00-800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 482.25 € 400.00-700.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,066.25 € 1,000.00-1,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 770.75 € 650.00-816.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 269.66 € 261.06-325.16
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 140.51 € 116.13-260.13
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,795.07 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.32 2.90-4.00

Prices in Murcia

This city had 103 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 17 February 2026
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