San Sebastián

Spain

185,357 people17m elevationEurope/Madrid59

Overview

Monthly Cost

$2,331

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

San Sebastián is Spain's most expensive city outside Madrid/Barcelona. The premium is justified by exceptional quality of life, stunning La Concha beach, and world-renowned culinary scene with highest Michelin star density.

Parte Vieja, Centro, and Gros are popular areas. Expect to pay premium for quality. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,900-2,200, Comfortable single $2,500-3,000, Couple $3,400-4,000.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in San Sebastián in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$2,331

Food: $167

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$800

Mid-range$1,100

Upscale$1,500

1 Bedroom

Budget$928

Mid-range$1,338

Upscale$1,800

2 Bedroom

Budget$1,400

Mid-range$1,850

Upscale$2,500

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$250

Mid-range$350

Premium$520

Dining (per meal)

Street food$10

Casual restaurant$18

Nice restaurant$50

Upscale$150

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$40

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$10

Fuel (monthly)$130

Parking (monthly)$120

Utilities

Electric (low)$50

Electric (average)$70

Electric (high)$95

Water$22

Gas$40

Internet$32

Lifestyle

Gym membership$50

Cleaning (weekly)$60

Coworking space$200

Healthcare

Doctor visit$90

Basic insurance (monthly)$55

Comprehensive insurance$165

Other

Phone plan$18

Subscriptions$28

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for San Sebastián. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Safety70/100

Crime30/100

Lower = less crime

Based on 48 Numbeo contributors.

Prices

55 item prices in San Sebastián from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	21.21	16.05 – 34.39
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	57.31	43.56 – 68.78
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	10.89	9.17 – 13.76
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	3.44	2.29 – 3.67
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.21	2.29 – 5.73
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	2.87	2.87 – 2.87
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	1.78	1.15 – 2.29
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.16	1.03 – 1.25
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.25	0.92 – 1.59
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.45	2.49 – 4.65
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	23.21	13.76 – 27.97
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	1.41	0.34 – 2.29
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	7.22	5.73 – 9.17
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.48	1.15 – 1.77
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.85	1.55 – 2.29
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.88	5.90 – 7.45
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	2.12	2.12 – 2.24
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	7.22	5.73 – 11.46
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	34.39	28.66 – 34.39
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.71	1.27 – 1.73
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	37176.39	36107.50 – 38245.29
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1413.19	1146.27 – 1604.78
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	974.33	802.39 – 1088.96
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	2286.81	1948.66 – 2865.67
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1572.30	1375.52 – 1811.11
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	135.90	114.63 – 194.87
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	34.16	33.24 – 45.85
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	28.66	11.46 – 45.85
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	43.84	34.39 – 74.51
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	20.20	18.34 – 22.93
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	8.94	8.02 – 13.76
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	111.76	74.51 – 137.55
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	35.82	22.93 – 66.48
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	88.84	64.19 – 137.55
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	160.48	103.16 – 171.94
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	9778.95	9743.29 – 9789.14
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	4490.90	4355.83 – 4814.33
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	2711.14	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	3.34	2.90 – 3.50
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	6.88	6.84 – 8.02
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	0.95	0.83 – 1.35
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	22.93	—
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.70	2.27 – 3.44
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	3.21	1.55 – 4.59
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.56	1.62 – 3.32
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.32	0.57 – 1.49
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.29	2.29 – 3.44
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	2.15	1.44 – 2.40
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.58	1.99 – 3.44
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.86	1.54 – 4.01
Onions (1 kg), Markets	2.04	1.58 – 2.29
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	17.48	6.64 – 25.22
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	29774.36	29745.70 – 29803.01
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	458.51	343.88 – 573.13
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	14111.34	7372.81 – 22925.40

Safety & Crime

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

Overall

Safety Index70

Crime Index30

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)1

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1

Mugging / Robbery-1

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack-1

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems-1

Property Crime-1

Corruption-1

Based on 141 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

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

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index89

Skill & Competency2

Speed1

Modern Equipment2

Accuracy2

Friendliness2

Responsiveness1

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction2

Insurance Coverage

None

Public

67%

Private

25%

Based on 12 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

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

Quality Scores

Air Quality2

Drinking Water2

Green Spaces & Parks2

Cleanliness2

Comfort to Spend Time2

Garbage Disposal2

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index11

Water Pollution-2

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.510.0 µg/m³

PM1017.0 µg/m³

Based on 20 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for San Sebastián.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index137

Time Index29

Inefficiency Index243

CO₂ Emission Index7315

Commute

Average Commute

29 min

Transport Modes

Car

100%

Bicycle

Walking

Motorcycle

Train/Metro

Bus/Trolleybus

Tram/Streetcar

Working from Home

Based on 2 Numbeo contributors.

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