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Cost of Living in Arrecife

Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain · Population 70,811

▼ -6% vs Spain average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€743 ($808)
Couple, monthly€1,342 ($1,459)
Family of four, monthly€1,758 ($1,911)

Estimated Prices in Arrecife

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.18 ($7.80)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€28.70 ($31.20)per meal
Cappuccino€2.15 ($2.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€163 ($177)per month
Monthly public transport pass€26.31 ($28.60)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€69.37 ($75.40)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€20.09 ($21.84)per month
Fitness club membership€20.09 ($21.84)per month
Cinema ticket€5.26 ($5.72)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€381 ($414)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€265 ($288)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€795 ($864)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Arrecife is €2,024 ($2,200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €743 ($808) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €966 ($1,050) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€265 ($288)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

San Bartolomé

8 km away · Canary Islands

Teguise

11 km away · Canary Islands

Yaiza

21 km away · Canary Islands

La Oliva

54 km away · Canary Islands

Puerto del Rosario

60 km away · Canary Islands

Antigua

76 km away · Canary Islands

Pájara

87 km away · Canary Islands

Tuineje

87 km away · Canary Islands

Other Major Cities in Spain

Madrid

Madrid · pop. 6,211,000

€990 ($1,076) / mo

Barcelona

Catalonia · pop. 4,800,000

€857 ($932) / mo

Valencia

Valencia · pop. 1,595,000

€857 ($932) / mo

Sevilla

Andalusia · pop. 1,100,000

€857 ($932) / mo

Bilbao

Basque Country · pop. 782,000

€792 ($861) / mo

Zaragoza

Aragon · pop. 736,649

€792 ($861) / mo

Murcia

Murcia · pop. 672,773

€792 ($861) / mo

Las Palmas

Canary Islands · pop. 635,000

€792 ($861) / mo

Living in Arrecife

Arrecife is one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €743 ($808), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €265 ($288) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,758 ($1,911) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,342 ($1,459) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Arrecife is €2,024 ($2,200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €966 ($1,050) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrecife expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €743 ($808) per month in Arrecife including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Spain.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Arrecife?
A net salary of around €966 ($1,050) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Arrecife with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Arrecife is €2,024 ($2,200).
How much is rent in Arrecife?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €381 ($414) per month in the city centre and €265 ($288) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €795 ($864).
Is Arrecife cheaper than Spain on average?
Yes — Arrecife is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Spain average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Arrecife?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €163 ($177) in Arrecife. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Arrecife compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Arrecife is estimated at €26 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Arrecife are estimates based on Spain national averages adjusted for city size (population 70,811). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.