{"id":352517,"date":"2026-01-02T12:18:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T09:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/?p=352517"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:48:26","slug":"canada-spain-where-is-it-better-to-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/life-in-spain\/canada-spain-where-is-it-better-to-live","title":{"rendered":"Canada vs Spain: Comparing Prices, Safety and Quality of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who it\u2019s useful for:<\/strong> people planning a move to Spain from Canada or another country with a higher cost of living who want to estimate their budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General requirements (in broad terms):<\/strong> a legal pathway for long-term stay (residence permit\/national visa), proven funds, housing, and health insurance \u2013 rules vary by program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steps:<\/strong> budget planning \u2192 choosing a city \u2192 preparing documents \u2192 applying for a visa\/residence permit \u2192 entry \u2192 obtaining a resident card (TIE).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timelines:<\/strong> in practice, they vary depending on the type of residence permit, the country of application, and how busy the authorities are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost of living:<\/strong> according to Numbeo, Spain is cheaper than Canada (Cost of Living Index: 51,69 vs 62,98), but average incomes are lower \u2013 this is important to factor in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risks:<\/strong> choosing the wrong route, incomplete documents, not meeting financial requirements, mistakes with translations\/apostille, missing appointment deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: #0f2a3d; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; margin-right: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/services\/immigration\">Book a relocation consultation<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: #e85d2a; color: #fff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/sale\">Request a property \u043f\u043e\u0434\u0431\u043e\u0440<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#numbeo-2026-cost-of-living\">Cost of living and housing in 2026 (Numbeo)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quality-safety\">Quality of life and safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-spain\">Why Spain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-move\">How to move to Spain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section id=\"article\">Interest in moving to Spain is growing among people from different countries, including Canada. The reasons are usually practical: climate, a calmer pace of life, more affordable day-to-day expenses, and the chance to spend more time with family. Below is an up-to-date Canada vs Spain comparison for 2026 based on <strong>Numbeo<\/strong> data, plus a clear relocation plan without referencing outdated programs.<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"numbeo-2026-cost-of-living\">Cost of living and housing in 2026 (Numbeo)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Numbeo aggregates user-submitted data. Actual prices depend on the city, neighborhood, season, and personal habits. For accuracy, we use the <em>Canada vs Spain<\/em> comparison values and reference the latest update on Numbeo.<\/p>\n<h3>Buying and renting housing in Canada and Spain<\/h3>\n<p>On average, Numbeo shows that rent in Spain is noticeably cheaper than in Canada. Purchase prices are shown per sq. m (Numbeo uses square feet).<\/p>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Buy apartment outside of centre (\u2248 \u20ac\/m\u00b2)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2 322\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3 432\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Buy apartment in city centre (\u2248 \u20ac\/m\u00b2)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3 763\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4 325\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Rent 3-bedroom apartment in city centre (\u20ac\/month)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1 401\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1 799\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Rent 3-bedroom apartment outside of centre (\u20ac\/month)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1 056\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1 559\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Rent 1-bedroom apartment in city centre (\u20ac\/month)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">882\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1 135\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Rent 1-bedroom apartment outside of centre (\u20ac\/month)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">703\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">988\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><small>Tip: if you are choosing the coast, look not only at average prices, but also at rental seasonality and the rules of the specific region.<\/small><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e85d2a; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 16px 0; background: #fff7f3; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<p><strong>Useful:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/7-underrated-spanish-cities-for-expats-in-2025\">7 Underrated Spanish Cities for Expats in 2025 (Beyond Valencia and Alicante)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/banco-de-espana-2025-spanish-real-estate-outlook-investors\">Is Spain heading for a new real estate bubble? Banco de Espa\u00f1a doesn\u2019t think so<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/sale\">Property catalogue in Spain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Cost of living: groceries and basic basket<\/h3>\n<p>Below are examples of prices from Numbeo (some items are listed per 1 lb \u2248 0,45 kg \u2013 that\u2019s how the Numbeo comparison format works).<\/p>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Milk, 1 l<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,04\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,92\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Loaf of fresh white bread, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,21\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,07\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rice (white), 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0,64\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,42\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eggs, 12 pcs<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,73\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,01\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chicken fillets, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,33\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4,69\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beef, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">6,26\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5,93\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apples, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0,97\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,61\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oranges, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0,82\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,51\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tomatoes, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,01\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,58\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Potato, 1 lb (\u22480,45 kg)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0,72\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,05\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lettuce, 1 head<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,15\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,22\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water, 1,5 l<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0,67\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,52\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid-range wine<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11,18\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domestic beer, bottle<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,12\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,49\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Imported beer, bottle<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,86\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,80\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Restaurant prices<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meal at an inexpensive restaurant<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14,50\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15,52\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meal for two (3 courses, excluding drinks)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">50,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">62,10\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fast food combo<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9,31\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cappuccino<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,06\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,25\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domestic draft beer, 1 pint<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4,97\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Soda (Coca-Cola\/Pepsi, 0,33)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,19\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,80\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bottled water (\u22480,33)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,61\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,46\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Clothing and shoes<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jeans (Levi\u2019s 501 or similar)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">76,58\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">47,22\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dress in a chain store (Zara\/H&amp;M etc.)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">32,49\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">35,07\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nike running shoes (mid-range)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">79,62\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">75,15\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Men\u2019s leather business shoes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">92,41\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">90,41\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Transport and utilities<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public transport ticket (one-way)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,50\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,17\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monthly pass<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">30,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">64,89\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taxi: 1 hour waiting<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">23,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">23,60\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gasoline, 1 l<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,52\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0,95\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Utilities (apartment \u224885 m\u00b2)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">132,84\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">130,98\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mobile plan (monthly, calls + 10GB+)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16,26\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">37,64\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internet (60 Mbps+)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">28,82\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">52,79\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Sports and leisure<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fitness club, 1 month<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">40,52\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">36,27\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tennis court rent, 1 hour (weekend)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13,48\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17,01\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cinema, 1 ticket<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8,00\u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9,73\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0f2a3d; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 16px 0; background: #f5f8fb; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<p><strong>Read also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 18px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/beaches-of-costa-blanca\">The best beaches on the Costa Blanca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/student-visa-to-spain-in-2025\">Moving to Spain on a student visa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/mortgage-in-spain-in-2025-complete-guide\">Mortgage in Spain: a complete guide for residents and non-residents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"quality-safety\">Quality of life and safety<\/h2>\n<p>Based on Numbeo indexes, in 2026 Spain shows a lower cost of living and higher climate and safety indicators, while purchasing power is higher in Canada.<\/p>\n<h3>Numbeo indexes: Canada vs Spain<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table light-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quality of Life Index<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">185,58<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">172,05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost of Living Index<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">51,69<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">62,98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Safety Index<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">62,40<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">54,44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Climate Index<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">92,79<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">54,89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Health Care Index<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">77,13<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">68,64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crime Index<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">37,59<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">45,61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>What matters when planning<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The city matters:<\/strong> Barcelona, Madrid and tourist areas are usually more expensive than the national averages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income and taxes:<\/strong> it\u2019s more accurate to compare budgets based on your income type (employment, business, remote work, passive income).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Housing is the main expense:<\/strong> rent has the biggest impact on the monthly budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-spain\">Why Spain<\/h2>\n<h3>Climate and pace of life<\/h3>\n<p>Spain is often chosen for its mild climate, developed urban infrastructure, and the opportunity to live closer to the sea. For many, this means more walks, sports, and time outdoors.<\/p>\n<h3>Infrastructure and healthcare<\/h3>\n<p>According to Numbeo\u2019s healthcare index, Spain and Canada are both in a high range, but Spain scores higher in this country comparison. When planning your move, check health insurance requirements in advance for your visa\/residence permit type.<\/p>\n<p>You can start support with everyday matters (insurance, documents, adaptation) in the services section: <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/services\/immigration\">immigration and residence permits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p>Spain offers public and private schools, including international programs in large cities and coastal areas. If you are moving with children, the area, logistics and language of instruction are key.<\/p>\n<p>See support options: <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/services\/study\">education services<\/a> and an overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/top-10-private-schools-in-valencia-and-alicante-for-foreign-students\">private schools in Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-move\">How to move to Spain<\/h2>\n<h3>Who relocation is suitable for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Those who want to reduce everyday expenses (while maintaining quality of life) and are ready to adjust their budget to Spain\u2019s income levels.<\/li>\n<li>Families for whom climate, infrastructure and a calmer pace of life are important.<\/li>\n<li>Those planning to study in Spain or build a long-term residency strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main pathways (in broad terms)<\/h3>\n<p>For long-term residence, citizens of non-EU countries need a national visa and\/or a residence permit. The specific route depends on your purpose: <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/service\/apply-for-digital-nomad-visa-in-spain\">moving with a digital nomad visa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/service\/residence-permit-in-spain\">financial independence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/service\/student-visa-in-spain\">studies<\/a>, work, business, <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/service\/family-reunification-spain-service\">family reunification<\/a>, and other grounds. Requirements and documents differ \u2013 use official sources and verify the latest rules for your country of application.<\/p>\n<h2>Your next step with Alegria<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to estimate a budget for a specific city and understand which documents and steps you\u2019ll need personally, start with a consultation and a basic plan. Then you can move on to selecting housing and solving everyday tasks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: #0f2a3d; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; margin-right: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/service\/immigration-services-spain\">Relocation and residence permit consultation<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: #e85d2a; color: #fff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/sale\">Property search<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This information is not legal or tax advice. It is not a public offer.<\/small><\/p>\n<section id=\"faq\">\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Is Spain in 2026 really cheaper than Canada for everyday expenses?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>According to Numbeo\u2019s cost of living index, Spain is lower than Canada (51,69 vs 62,98). But the final budget depends on the city, rent, and your income format.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What is the biggest expense item when relocating?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Usually housing: rent and related payments. The choice of city and neighborhood has the strongest effect on the monthly budget.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Can you rely on Numbeo when planning a budget?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, as a benchmark: Numbeo is useful for comparing countries and understanding the order of numbers. For a precise budget, it\u2019s better to calculate for a specific city and scenario (single, couple, family, having a car, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Where to start if you haven\u2019t chosen a city yet?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Start with budget and criteria: climate, healthcare, schools, transport, proximity to the sea, rental seasonality. Then create a shortlist of cities and check housing availability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Where can I browse property options and get help with relocation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/sale\">property catalogue<\/a> and start with a consultation in <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/services\/immigration\">immigration services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who it\u2019s useful for: people planning a move to\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":354428,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,959],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-352517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-in-spain","category-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized 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