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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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