✦ 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%
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
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: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
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.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.