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Cost of Living in Motril
Monthly Total
$1,438
$25,165
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$461
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$33
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$461
$8,068
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$95
$1,663
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$115
$2,013
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$168
$2,940
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$219
$3,833
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$138
$2,415
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$31
$543
Monthly Total
$1,438
$25,165
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