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Cost of Living in Ciudad Real

Ciudad Real, Castille-La Mancha, Spain · Population 76,217

▼ -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 Ciudad Real

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 Ciudad Real 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

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Almagro

21 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Bolaños de Calatrava

23 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Daimiel

28 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Puertollano

37 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Villarrubia de los Ojos

37 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Manzanares

47 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Valdepeñas

51 km away · Castille-La Mancha

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 Ciudad Real

Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €743 ($808) per month in Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real?
A net salary of around €966 ($1,050) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ciudad Real with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ciudad Real is €2,024 ($2,200).
How much is rent in Ciudad Real?
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 Ciudad Real cheaper than Spain on average?
Yes — Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €163 ($177) in Ciudad Real. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ciudad Real compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ciudad Real is estimated at €26 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ciudad Real are estimates based on Spain national averages adjusted for city size (population 76,217). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.