✦ Cost of living
Valencia
Valencia, Spain
US = 100
In plain terms: Valencia is about 7% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,000/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing105+5%
- Food & groceries92−8%
- Transport70−30%
- Utilities100−0%
- Healthcare78−22%
- Goods & services92−8%
Is Valencia expensive?
Not really — Valencia indexes at 93 against a US average of 100, so a month here lands within a few percent of a typical US city. Expect the surprises in individual lines rather than in the total.
Of the 87 cities we track, Valencia ranks #60 by overall cost — 27 of them are cheaper.
What a month in Valencia costs
One person
$2,330/mo
A one-bedroom outside the centre, modest everyday spending.
Couple
$3,330/mo
A one-bedroom in the centre, two adults sharing the bills.
Family of four
$5,800/mo
A three-bedroom in the centre, two adults and two children.
| Monthly line | One person | Couple | Family of four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $750 | $1,000 | $1,900 |
| Food & groceries | $420 | $620 | $1,030 |
| Transport | $420 | $620 | $1,040 |
| Utilities | $200 | $300 | $500 |
| Healthcare | $220 | $320 | $540 |
| Goods & services | $320 | $470 | $790 |
| Total per month | $2,330 | $3,330 | $5,800 |
Estimates, not quotes. Rent comes from this city's own figures; every other line is a US-average household basket (shaped by the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey) scaled by this city's category index. Your own total moves with the neighbourhood, your habits and whether you run a car. How we calculate these figures →
Good to know before you move to Valencia
The paella-and-beaches value pick that keeps topping 'best city to live' lists — Mediterranean sun, a walkable centre and the Turia park, at rents well below Madrid or Barcelona.
- Currency
- Euro (€ EUR)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Internet
- 300 Mbps
- English
- Fairly common
- Safety
- 72/100
- Climate
- ❄ 12°C · ☀ 26°C · 300 sunny days/yr
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Power
- F · 230V
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Popular areas
- Ruzafa · El Carmen · El Cabanyal · Eixample
About
“City of Arts and Sciences”
The paella-and-beaches value pick that keeps topping 'best city to live' lists — Mediterranean sun, a walkable centre and the Turia park, at rents well below Madrid or Barcelona.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Spanish
- Coordinates
- 39.47, -0.38
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
47%
Income tax
progressive
21%
VAT / sales
6.35%
Social (employee)
25%
Corporate
28%
Capital gains
$1,900
Avg net salary
per month
Visas & residency
Digital Nomad Visa and non-lucrative visa are popular expat routes.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
Remote income + Beckham-law tax option.
Proof of passive income.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Quality of life
77/100
Safety
72/100
Healthcare
80/100
Pollution
35/100
Internet
300 Mbps
Jan avg
+12 °C
Jul avg
+26 °C
Sunny days
300/yr
Walkability
80/100
Public transit
74/100
Family-friendly
74/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Large
- Coworking spaces
- 40
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Minimum wage (EU + Türkiye): Eurostat earn_mw_cur, 2026-S2 · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
Can you live in Valencia without a car?
78/100
Car-free score
80/100
Walkability
74/100
Public transport
Yes — Valencia scores 78/100 on our car-free score, so commuting, errands and nights out all work on foot or by public transport. Most residents here can skip car ownership entirely, and the savings go straight into the rest of the budget.
Transport in Valencia indexes at 70 against a US average of 100 — about 30% cheaper than a typical US city. That line covers fares, fuel and running a vehicle, so it is the one that moves most when you drop the car.
Valencia ranks #27 of 87 cities we track for walkability. See the most walkable cities →
The car-free score is our own composite: 60% walkability, 40% public transport, both on a 0–100 scale. Like the rest of our quality-of-life figures, they are calibrated estimates, not official statistics.
Cost of living in Valencia — in your currency
- 1-bed rent, city centre$1,000
- 1-bed rent, outside centre$750
- Inexpensive meal$12
- Monthly transit pass$40
- Utilities (monthly)$105
Converted from USD at approximate rates (2026-09).
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? Frequently asked questions
Is Valencia, ES expensive to live in?
Valencia, ES's cost-of-living index is 93 (US average = 100) — about 7% cheaper than a typical US city — and it ranks #60 of the 87 cities we track. On our estimates one person needs around $2,330 a month and a family of four around $5,800, rent included.
How much does it cost to live in Valencia, ES?
Valencia, ES's cost-of-living index is 93 (US average = 100) — about 7% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $1,000 per month.
What are the average living costs in Valencia, ES?
Living costs in Valencia, ES are about 7% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 93 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,000. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Valencia, ES?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $1,000 per month, and around $750 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Spain?
Spain has a top income-tax rate of 47% and a VAT or sales tax of 21%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Valencia, ES?
Valencia, ES averages around +12 °C in January and +26 °C in July, with roughly 300 sunny days a year.
Is Valencia, ES safe?
Valencia, ES scores 72 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
Can you live in Valencia, ES without a car?
Valencia, ES scores 78/100 on our car-free score — 80/100 for walkability and 74/100 for public transport. The higher the score, the more of daily life you can cover on foot or by transit instead of paying to run a car.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.