Cost of Living in Alicante, Spain

Prices in Alicante, Updated March 2026

Very Expensive
1 EUR = 1.14 USD Rate updated July 21, 2026
EUR / USD →
🍜 $22.4 19.6 EUR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$3.01 2.63 EUR Cappuccino
🚌 $29.5 25.8 EUR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠 $680.4 595.4 EUR Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Spain alone?

1 person
$1,456
≈ €1,274

To live in Alicante on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,456/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($680), weekday lunches out ($448), weekend casual meals ($104), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($90), a monthly transit pass ($29), and a few taxi rides ($104). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Spain for two?

2 persons
$2,568 ≈ €2,247

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,568 ≈ €2,247/month — a proper apartment ($1,017), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Spain?

Family
$2,901 ≈ €2,538

With a child, the total comes to around $2,901 ≈ €2,538/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $22.4 19.6 EUR
🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $13 11.3 EUR
🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $4.75 4.16 EUR
🥛 Milk (1L) $1.16 1.02 EUR
🥚 Eggs (12) $3.31 2.90 EUR
🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $2.58 2.26 EUR
🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $9.43 8.25 EUR
🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.25 1.97 EUR
🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.47 1.29 EUR
🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.26 1.10 EUR
🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $8.25 7.22 EUR
🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.31 2.02 EUR
🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.39 1.22 EUR
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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,399 1,224 EUR
🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $1,017 889.5 EUR
💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $135.6 118.7 EUR
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $962.3 842 EUR
🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $680.4 595.4 EUR
💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $75.5 66 EUR
📶 Internet (monthly) $27.1 23.7 EUR
📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $391.5 342.6 EUR
🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $113.2 99.1 EUR
🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $7.08 6.20 EUR
🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $13 11.3 EUR
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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Spain?

4
Item USD $ EUR €
👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $71.9 62.9 EUR
👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $41.3 36.1 EUR
👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $89.6 78.4 EUR
👞 Leather Business Shoes $66 57.8 EUR
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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🚗 VW Golf (new) $27,807 24,331 EUR
Gasoline (1L) $1.72 1.51 EUR
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $29.5 25.8 EUR
🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $25.9 22.7 EUR
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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Spain?

3
Item USD $ EUR €
💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $4.72 4.13 EUR
💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $5.77 5.05 EUR
🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $66 57.8 EUR
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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $4.42 3.87 EUR
🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $3.41 2.98 EUR
🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $3.41 2.98 EUR
🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.51 2.20 EUR
🪥 Toothpaste $2.37 2.07 EUR
💇 Men's Haircut $17.7 15.5 EUR
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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $43.6 38.2 EUR
🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $17.7 15.5 EUR
🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $68.4 59.9 EUR
🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $55.4 48.5 EUR
🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $9.43 8.25 EUR
Cappuccino $3.01 2.63 EUR
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $4.30 3.76 EUR
📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $439.9 384.9 EUR
📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.38 0.33 EUR
🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $64.9 56.8 EUR
🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $6.49 5.68 EUR
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