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Cost of Living in Santiago de Compostela
Monthly Total
$1,842
$32,235
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$603
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$41
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
$603
$10,553
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$181
$3,168
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$114
$1,995
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$168
$2,940
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$228
$3,990
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$154
$2,695
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$34
$595
Monthly Total
$1,842
$32,235
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