Alicante

Spain

348,901 people18m elevationEurope/Madrid60

Overview

Monthly Cost

$1,851

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

Alicante offers excellent value with Europe's sunniest weather. Popular with British retirees, creating English-friendly infrastructure. Excellent tram system connects coastal areas.

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Alicante in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$1,851

Food: $162

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$600

Mid-range$800

Upscale$1,100

1 Bedroom

Budget$815

Mid-range$997

Upscale$1,300

2 Bedroom

Budget$900

Mid-range$1,150

Upscale$1,600

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$180

Mid-range$260

Premium$400

Dining (per meal)

Street food$5

Casual restaurant$10

Nice restaurant$25

Upscale$50

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$30

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$7

Fuel (monthly)$110

Parking (monthly)$60

Utilities

Electric (low)$45

Electric (average)$65

Electric (high)$85

Water$20

Gas$25

Internet$30

Lifestyle

Gym membership$35

Cleaning (weekly)$40

Coworking space$120

Healthcare

Doctor visit$75

Basic insurance (monthly)$50

Comprehensive insurance$150

Other

Phone plan$16

Subscriptions$25

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Alicante. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Safety63/100

Cost of Living51/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Crime37/100

Lower = less crime

Rent21/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Based on 79 Numbeo contributors.

Prices

55 item prices in Alicante from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	17.19	10.32 – 28.66
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	60.18	45.85 – 91.70
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	11.46	10.32 – 13.76
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	3.44	1.72 – 4.01
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.44	3.44 – 4.01
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	2.32	1.72 – 2.87
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	1.39	1.15 – 2.29
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.35	1.03 – 2.06
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.97	1.15 – 3.44
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.31	1.38 – 4.47
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	17.01	7.45 – 57.31
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.79	0.57 – 1.15
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	5.85	2.58 – 9.17
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.13	0.78 – 1.33
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.15	1.15 – 2.40
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.68	6.02 – 6.68
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	1.66	1.66 – 1.72
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	9.44	5.73 – 12.61
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	25.22	15.25 – 28.66
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.74	1.66 – 1.95
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	36107.50	36107.50 – 36107.50
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1000.66	917.02 – 1146.27
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	827.10	745.08 – 1031.64
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1502.57	1146.27 – 2292.54
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1328.14	1031.64 – 2063.29
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	152.88	103.16 – 203.34
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	30.26	22.93 – 45.85
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	18.59	8.02 – 34.39
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	48.84	28.66 – 57.31
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	17.85	16.05 – 17.85
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	9.46	7.91 – 13.76
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	82.49	41.27 – 91.70
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	35.75	28.66 – 38.30
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	95.10	63.04 – 108.90
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	102.93	80.24 – 109.86
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	3899.41	3690.99 – 4814.33
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	1973.34	1617.65 – 2407.17
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	1975.59	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	2.98	2.90 – 3.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	2.41	1.66 – 4.59
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.38	1.38 – 2.29
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	17.19	17.19 – 17.19
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.63	1.15 – 3.44
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	1.77	1.15 – 3.38
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.92	1.15 – 2.29
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.24	1.15 – 1.36
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.22	1.38 – 2.87
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.96	1.15 – 2.75
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.53	1.15 – 3.44
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.98	1.59 – 3.44
Onions (1 kg), Markets	2.09	1.15 – 2.75
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	15.70	9.17 – 20.63
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	29768.63	29745.70 – 29803.01
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	752.96	626.47 – 913.58
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	9775.77	6419.11 – 13755.24

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Alicante. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index63

Crime Index37

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)0

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in0

Mugging / Robbery-1

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack-1

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems0

Property Crime0

Corruption0

Based on 133 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Alicante. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index85

Skill & Competency1

Speed1

Modern Equipment2

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness1

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction2

Insurance Coverage

None

10%

Public

52%

Private

32%

Employer Sponsored

Based on 31 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Alicante. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1

Drinking Water0

Green Spaces & Parks0

Cleanliness0

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal0

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index38

Water Pollution0

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.59.0 µg/m³

PM1019.0 µg/m³

Based on 32 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Alicante.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index96

Time Index23

Inefficiency Index55

CO₂ Emission Index3698

Commute

Average Commute

23 min

Transport Modes

Car

58%

Walking

33%

Motorcycle

Bicycle

Train/Metro

Bus/Trolleybus

Tram/Streetcar

Working from Home

Based on 12 Numbeo contributors.

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