Cost of Living in Marbella, Spain

Prices in Marbella, Updated March 2026

Very Expensive
1 EUR = 1.14 USD Rate updated July 21, 2026
EUR / USD →
🍜 $21.2 18.6 EUR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$4.23 3.70 EUR Cappuccino
🚌 $44.8 39.2 EUR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠 $733.5 642.4 EUR Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Spain alone?

1 person
$1,405
≈ €1,231

To live in Marbella on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,405/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($734), weekday lunches out ($425), weekend casual meals ($75), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($127), a monthly transit pass ($45), and a few taxi rides (). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

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

2 persons
$2,643 ≈ €2,315

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,643 ≈ €2,315/month — a proper apartment ($1,300), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Spain?

Family
$2,857 ≈ €2,502

With a child, the total comes to around $2,857 ≈ €2,502/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) $21.2 18.6 EUR
🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $9.43 8.26 EUR
🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $4.03 3.53 EUR
🥛 Milk (1L) $1.04 0.91 EUR
🥚 Eggs (12) $2.56 2.24 EUR
🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $2.05 1.80 EUR
🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $6.34 5.55 EUR
🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.16 1.89 EUR
🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.45 1.27 EUR
🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.25 1.09 EUR
🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $8.25 7.23 EUR
🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $1.91 1.67 EUR
🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.21 1.06 EUR
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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,738 1,522 EUR
🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $1,300 1,138 EUR
💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $129.7 113.6 EUR
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $1,015 889.2 EUR
🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $733.5 642.4 EUR
💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $73.1 64 EUR
📶 Internet (monthly) $42.5 37.2 EUR
📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $476.4 417.3 EUR
🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $143.9 126 EUR
🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $8.25 7.23 EUR
🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $11.8 10.3 EUR
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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $82.6 72.3 EUR
👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $42.5 37.2 EUR
👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $123.8 108.4 EUR
👞 Leather Business Shoes $146.2 128.1 EUR
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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🚗 VW Golf (new) $27,831 24,374 EUR
Gasoline (1L) $1.82 1.59 EUR
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $44.8 39.2 EUR
🚕 Taxi Trip (8km)
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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Spain?

1
Item USD $ EUR €
💊 Cold Medicine (6 days)
💉 Antibiotics (12 doses)
🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $125 109.5 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) $5.53 4.84 EUR
🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $2.71 2.37 EUR
🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $3.61 3.16 EUR
🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.06 1.80 EUR
🪥 Toothpaste $2.25 1.97 EUR
💇 Men's Haircut $24.8 21.7 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) $48.4 42.3 EUR
🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $20.1 17.6 EUR
🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $106.1 92.9 EUR
🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $69.6 60.9 EUR
🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $16.5 14.5 EUR
Cappuccino $4.23 3.70 EUR
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $6.93 6.07 EUR
📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $606.2 530.9 EUR
📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.20 0.18 EUR
🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $74.3 65.1 EUR
🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $6.04 5.29 EUR
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