Cost of Living in Palma de Mallorca
Summary of cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,392.8$ (2,913.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 965.4$ (829.1€), excluding rent.
- Palma de Mallorca is 35.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Palma de Mallorca is, on average, 47.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.47 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 69.86 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.97 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.66 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.66 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.30 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.95 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.91 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.34 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.24 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.44 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.39 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.13 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.24 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.32 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.70 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.40 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.34 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.81 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.99 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.33 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 43.67 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.01 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.10 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.80 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,678.62 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,534.74 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 251.07 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.47 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 41.72 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 58.55 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 22.12 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.90 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 716.43 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,789.56 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 93.15 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 65.21 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 109.45 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 133.91 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,390.49 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,065.53 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,241.47 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,789.30 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 653.18 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 366.94 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,051.78 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.36 |
Prices in Palma de Mallorca
This city had 447 entries in the past 12 months by 41 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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Moreover, lately foreigners are not very welcome anymore.
My husband & I have two amazing young boys, currently following an English (UK) Cambridge system & have Spanish as a 2nd language as being half Spanish. We’d like to know they the quality of school systems there & if there are predominantly English/ Internationally recognized schools for them to school in.
Requirements of schools can range from mid to high quality.
Probably depends on the quality you expect, I expect good.
If you really want to know if you can afford to live there happily, I recommend going on vacation and see for your self.
Could be a lot cheaper if you plan to make food yourself but that's a poor retirement. Better invest money and retire when you can afford better.
Cheers!