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Cost of Living in El Escorial

El Escorial, Madrid, Spain · Population 9,015

▼ -16% vs Spain average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€663 ($720)
Couple, monthly€1,195 ($1,299)
Family of four, monthly€1,564 ($1,700)

Estimated Prices in El Escorial

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.46 ($7.02)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€25.83 ($28.08)per meal
Cappuccino€1.94 ($2.11)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€146 ($159)per month
Monthly public transport pass€23.68 ($25.74)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€62.43 ($67.86)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€18.08 ($19.66)per month
Fitness club membership€18.08 ($19.66)per month
Cinema ticket€4.74 ($5.15)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€334 ($363)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€232 ($252)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€697 ($757)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in El Escorial is €1,822 ($1,980) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €663 ($720) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €862 ($937) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€232 ($252)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

San Lorenzo de El Escorial

2 km away · Madrid

Colmenarejo

10 km away · Madrid

Guadarrama

10 km away · Madrid

Galapagar

10 km away · Madrid

Valdemorillo

11 km away · Madrid

Alpedrete

12 km away · Madrid

Collado-Villalba

13 km away · Madrid

Torrelodones

17 km away · Madrid

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 El Escorial

El Escorial is one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €663 ($720), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €232 ($252) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,564 ($1,700) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,195 ($1,299) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in El Escorial is €1,822 ($1,980). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €862 ($937) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Escorial expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €663 ($720) per month in El Escorial including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Spain.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in El Escorial?
A net salary of around €862 ($937) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in El Escorial with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in El Escorial is €1,822 ($1,980).
How much is rent in El Escorial?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €334 ($363) per month in the city centre and €232 ($252) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €697 ($757).
Is El Escorial cheaper than Spain on average?
Yes — El Escorial is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Spain average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in El Escorial?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €146 ($159) in El Escorial. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in El Escorial compare?
A monthly public transport pass in El Escorial is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for El Escorial are estimates based on Spain national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,015). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.