Cost of Living in San Sebastian
Summary of cost of living in San Sebastian, Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,308.1$ (2,849.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 901.6$ (776.4€), excluding rent.
- San Sebastian is 12.8% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in San Sebastian is, on average, 37.1% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.50 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.50 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.80 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.00 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.50 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.55 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.00 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.96 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.85 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.87 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.19 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.94 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.86 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.90 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.16 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.79 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.78 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.89 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.12 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.15 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.11 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.75 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.00 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.85 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.62 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.49 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,432.50 € | |
| 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) | 118.56 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.00 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.80 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.25 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.62 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.80 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 400.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,310.67 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 97.50 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 31.25 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.50 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 140.00 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,232.86 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 850.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,995.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,371.67 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 792.56 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 363.98 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,206.48 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.34 | |
Prices in San Sebastian
This city had 92 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 2 March 2026
Last update: 2 March 2026
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