{"id":53447,"date":"2020-10-01T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T09:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=53447"},"modified":"2023-12-14T15:50:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:50:28","slug":"best-place-to-live-in-spain-at-an-affordable-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/best-place-to-live-in-spain-at-an-affordable-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Best place to live in Spain at an affordable price"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cost of living in Spain in general is low in comparison with the rest of Europe.<\/p>\n

Factors such as rent, food and drink, hotels and restaurants, clothing, and transport are very affordable throughout Spain.<\/p>\n

However, some Spanish cities are certainly cheaper to live in than others.<\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to try to find the best place to live in Spain<\/strong> at an affordable price.<\/p>\n

Numbeo<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest cost of living database. Numbeo cost of living statistics point to Bilbao being the least affordable place to live in Spain, followed by Barcelona<\/a> and\u00a0Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These cities are all fantastic places to live and still offer low cost of living compared with the likes of New York, Zurich, Copenhagen, Reykjavic, Oslo, and Tokyo, but in this article, we are interested in the Best Place to Live in Spain<\/strong> at an affordable price.<\/p>\n

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Palencia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lowest cost of living in Spain<\/h2>\n

The most affordable places to live in Spain<\/a>, in terms of cost of living, include lesser-known cities such as Palencia, Lugo, Logro\u00f1o, Teruel, C\u00e1ceres, Zamora, \u00c1vila, Soria, and Le\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

However, we also have to bear in mind factors such as employment prospects and education opportunities when discussing the Best Place to Live in Spain<\/strong>, so just being a cheap place to live doesn\u2019t make somewhere the right choice.<\/p>\n

What is the Best place to live in Spain at an affordable price<\/em>?<\/h2>\n

Of course, the concept of ‘best’<\/em> is always subjective.<\/p>\n

What constitutes the Best Place to Live in Spain<\/strong> for one person does not necessarily mean it will be ideal for the next.<\/p>\n

Some people prefer a big, hustling and bustling, metropolitan city.<\/p>\n

Others prefer somewhere more quiet and quaint.<\/p>\n

Some are looking for an authentically Spanish city to immerse themselves fully in the language and culture.<\/p>\n

Others would rather have a more cosmopolitan vibe.<\/p>\n

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Malaga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunshine and sea<\/h3>\n

If you are attracted to the hot sun of Spain, M\u00e1laga, Almer\u00eda, or C\u00e1diz could be your Best place to live in Spain<\/strong> at an affordable price.<\/p>\n

Each of these Andalusian cities offers a low cost of living and lots of sunshine.<\/p>\n

Andalusia in southern Spain is a good bet for rich culture, great food and drink, and affordable prices.<\/p>\n

M\u00e1laga, Almer\u00eda, and C\u00e1diz are all also large cities located close to the sea with lots to offer in terms of employment and education.<\/p>\n

The North<\/h3>\n

If you are someone who struggles with the kind of high temperatures regularly experienced in Andalusia, you might want to consider cities in the north of Spain.<\/p>\n

Northern Spain still enjoys consistently warm summers, but with generally significantly lower temperatures than the south.<\/p>\n

Be aware though, that cities located in interior Spain can experience bitterly cold winters.<\/p>\n

Palencia, for example, is located in Castilla y Le\u00f3n in north-central Spain and may be one of the most affordable cities to live in, but it also gets very cold in the winter.<\/p>\n

Castilla y Le\u00f3n province is also home to Soria, \u00c1vila, Zamora, and Le\u00f3n, all of which make the list of cheapest places to live in Spain.<\/p>\n

All lovely cities, steeped in culture and history, but all limited in terms of employment and education and tending towards being extremely hot in summer and extremely cold in winter.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Our suggestion for the best place to live in Spain<\/strong> at an affordable price would be either Oviedo or Gij\u00f3n in the province of Asturias if you want to avoid the heat of Southern Spain or the winter cold of interior Spain and C\u00e1diz or M\u00e1laga if you prefer beaches and sunshine.<\/p>\n

Each of these four cities is large enough to offer lots of opportunities in terms of education and employment, but maintain a low cost of living and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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