Cost of Living

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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

CheapestNew York = 100
36/ 10064% cheaper than New York
$2,800/mo
Median Income
68/100
Safety
19%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
68/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$750/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & Groceries
60/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
58/100
Monthly Transit Pass$45/month
One-Way Ticket$2.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.5/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
65/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$380/course
Entertainment
60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
58/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
62/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$220
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Santa Catalina, Old Town, Portixol

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palma de Mallorca cheap to live in?

Palma de Mallorca has a cost of living index of 36/100, where New York = 100. It is 64% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,300–$1,820 per month.

How much does rent cost in Palma de Mallorca?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Palma de Mallorca costs approximately $1,050/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $750/month.

Is Palma de Mallorca good for digital nomads?

Palma de Mallorca has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $220/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Palma de Mallorca?

The median net monthly salary in Palma de Mallorca is approximately $2,800 USD. The income tax rate is around 19%.

How does Palma de Mallorca compare to New York for cost of living?

Palma de Mallorca (cost index 36) is 64% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,600/month by moving from New York to Palma de Mallorca.

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