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Cost of Living in Tarifa
Monthly Total
$2,209
$38,658
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$791
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$47
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
$791
$13,843
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$171
$2,993
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$122
$2,135
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$480
$8,400
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$239
$4,183
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$174
$3,045
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$2,209
$38,658
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