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Cost of Living in Zaragoza

Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain · Population 736,649

▲ +0% vs Spain average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€792 ($861)
Couple, monthly€1,432 ($1,556)
Family of four, monthly€1,876 ($2,039)

Estimated Prices in Zaragoza

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.61 ($8.27)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€30.43 ($33.07)per meal
Cappuccino€2.28 ($2.48)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€172 ($187)per month
Monthly public transport pass€27.89 ($30.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€73.53 ($79.92)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€21.30 ($23.15)per month
Fitness club membership€21.30 ($23.15)per month
Cinema ticket€5.58 ($6.06)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€410 ($445)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€285 ($310)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€855 ($929)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Zaragoza is €2,145 ($2,332) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €792 ($861) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,030 ($1,119) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€285 ($310)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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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

Murcia

Murcia · pop. 672,773

€792 ($861) / mo

Las Palmas

Canary Islands · pop. 635,000

€792 ($861) / mo

Málaga

Andalusia · pop. 599,063

€792 ($861) / mo

Living in Zaragoza

Zaragoza is one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €792 ($861), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €285 ($310) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,876 ($2,039) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,432 ($1,556) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Zaragoza is €2,145 ($2,332). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,030 ($1,119) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zaragoza expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €792 ($861) per month in Zaragoza including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Spain.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Zaragoza?
A net salary of around €1,030 ($1,119) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zaragoza with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zaragoza is €2,145 ($2,332).
How much is rent in Zaragoza?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €410 ($445) per month in the city centre and €285 ($310) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €855 ($929).
Is Zaragoza cheaper than Spain on average?
No — Zaragoza is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Spain average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Zaragoza?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €172 ($187) in Zaragoza. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Zaragoza compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zaragoza is estimated at €28 ($30). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zaragoza are estimates based on Spain national averages adjusted for city size (population 736,649). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.