Cost of Living

Granada, Spain

Live cost-of-living data for Granada — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
-50% rent since Jul 2026
$1,920/mo
Median Income
80/100
Safety
23%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$510/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$340/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$880/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.05/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.4/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$43/month
One-Way Ticket$1.4/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.95/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$95/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$380/month
International Primary School (yearly)$9,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$320/course
Entertainment
30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$32/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$52/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$32/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$73/pair
Personal Care
28/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$32/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$9/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$43/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$600/month
Babysitter (per hour)$11/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$15/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

210 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Albaicín, Realejo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granada cheap to live in?

Granada has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Granada?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Granada costs approximately $510/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $340/month.

Is Granada good for digital nomads?

Granada has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 210 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Granada?

The median net monthly salary in Granada is approximately $1,920 USD. The income tax rate is around 23%.

How does Granada compare to New York for cost of living?

Granada (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Granada.

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