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Cost of Living in La Roda

La Roda, Castille-La Mancha, Spain · Population 15,643

▼ -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 La Roda

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 La Roda 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.

Compare La Roda

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Nearby Cities

Albacete

35 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Villarrobledo

38 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Socuéllamos

55 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Tomelloso

74 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Campo de Criptana

86 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Hellín

87 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Quintanar de la Orden

87 km away · Castille-La Mancha

Utiel

91 km away · Valencia

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 La Roda

La Roda 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 La Roda 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 La Roda expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €663 ($720) per month in La Roda 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 La Roda?
A net salary of around €862 ($937) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Roda with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Roda is €1,822 ($1,980).
How much is rent in La Roda?
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 La Roda cheaper than Spain on average?
Yes — La Roda 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 La Roda?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €146 ($159) in La Roda. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in La Roda compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Roda is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Roda are estimates based on Spain national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,643). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.