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Researched Updated Oct 28, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Andorra la Vella, Andorra 3
Population
Parish estimate 24,860 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 26,487). National estimate the same day: 90,122. 2
Internet Speed
Andorra Telecom fibre, October 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51 and 2 Gbps for €58. Seasonal prepaid fibre is 300 Mbps for €50, 700 Mbps for €60 or 1 Gbps for €67. 6
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). Andorra uses the euro and is not in the EU. On 22 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1205 USD, about 1 USD = €0.89. 1 4
Tap Water
Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and many people still buy bottles. 4
Power
220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40 minutes) and Tarifa M is €20 a month (12 GB and 100 minutes), each for 30 days. A prepaid eSIM costs €6 to activate. Extra national data is 2.5 GB for €5, valid 7 days. 24 7
Banking for Expats
MoraBanc, Andbank, Creand. High barrier to entry for non-residents.
Accommodation
Modern apartments and mountain chalets. High demand, low vacancy.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, credit cards accepted almost everywhere, even for small amounts.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com. Prices start at €1,200/month.
Budget Accommodation
Hostel Barri Antic (approx. €35/night, Carrer de la Vall, 20)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Avinguda Meritxell (Shopping district) or Barri Antic (Old Town)
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Escaldes-Engordany (adjacent to the capital with better modern amenities) or Encamp (cheaper, quick access to capital)

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Hive Five, Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila 3-5: day pass €30 plus IGI; monthly hot desk €285 plus IGI. Members have 24/7 access; 5-day and 10-day passes are also available. 15 25
Best Cafe for Work
The Coffee (Av. Meritxell, 84). Minimalist, great Wi-Fi, and specialty coffee.
Networking Events
Andorra Business events and 'Nomads in Andorra' Facebook group meetups.
Social Events for Expats
Internations Andorra and regular meetups at Mon Bohemi (Old Town bar).

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxi Andorra (App: Taxi Andorra). Uber/Bolt do not operate in Andorra.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Cicland (Electric bike sharing system). Approx. €2 per 30 minutes.
Best Beach Nearby
No beaches (landlocked). Nearest is Castelldefels, Spain (2.5 hours drive).
Top Regional Airline
Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) flies from Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport (LEU), in Spain about 12 km south: twice a week to Madrid and, in season, twice a week to Palma. Andbus runs a free shuttle timed to the flights. 5
Top International Airline
Lufthansa/Air France (via Barcelona El Prat or Toulouse-Blagnac).
Highway Access
CG-1 (Carretera d'Espanya, 12 km) runs through Sant Julià de Lòria to Spain and becomes the N-145. CG-2 leads toward France; the toll Envalira Tunnel (2,879 m) branches off CG-2 at kilometre 23 and joins the French RN22. 20 21
Main Train/Transit Hub
Andorra has no railway. The nearest stations are L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre in France and Lleida in Spain. As of February 2026, Wikivoyage found no bus from L'Hospitalet station into Andorra; national buses run to the Pas de la Casa border. 3 4
Public Transport Passes
Andorran nationals and legal permanent residents get a free unlimited pass on the regular national lines. Visitors pay Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares of €1.85, €3.35, €4.70 or €6.20 one way. A T-10 is €13.75 for 10 trips, valid one year, and a zone-1 monthly pass is €75.20. 16 17
Regional Travel
Andbus from the national bus station on Carrer de la Cúria: Barcelona €30 one way (€56 return) and Toulouse €36 one way (€64 return). 5

Other Services and Amenities

Casino & Gaming Halls
Unnic Andorra / Grand Casino (Carrer Prat de la Creu, 40). 23
Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Spanish Post) / La Poste (French Post) and DHL.
Tech Repair Services
i-Servei (Carrer de l'Aigüeta, 10).
Table Tennis Spots
Complex Esportiu dels Serradells.
Language Classes
Servei de Política Lingüística (Free Catalan classes for residents).
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Nacional d'Andorra (Plaça del Poble).
Community Centers
L'enllaç (Center for Youth and Community activities).
Gaming Lounges
What You Play (Escaldes-Engordany).

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, Andorra's only hospital, is at Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13, Escaldes-Engordany (AD700). SAAS switchboard 871 000. EHIC and GHIC are not valid; visitors need private insurance. 13 14 22
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Caldea, Parc de la Mola 10 in Escaldes-Engordany, is the large thermal spa next to Andorra la Vella. A 3-hour entry is €46 to €70 (Wikivoyage, January 2025). 5
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Anytime Fitness (Av. de Tarragona, 43). Approx. €50/month.
Laundry Services
Bugaderia Bugamatic (Self-service, Av. de Santa Coloma, 34). Approx €5/load.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
CityXerpa (The local 'super-app' for food, groceries, and errands).
Best Local Dish to Try
Escudella (Hearty meat and vegetable stew) at Borda Estevet.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Veggie's World (Carrer de l'Alzinaret, 8). Excellent plant-based burgers.
Best Dessert Spots
Mama Maria (Av. Meritxell, 25) for high-end pastries and pancakes.
Affordable Shopping Spots
E.Leclerc Hiper (Av. Meritxell, 93) for low-tax groceries.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Ships to Andorra, but requires customs clearance processing).
Grocery Delivery
Andorra Market via the CityXerpa app.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Carrer de l'Alzinaret (Old Town) for craft beers and casual cocktails.
Local Brewery
BorisCraftBeer (locally brewed in La Cortinada, served at most city bars).
Wine Bars
Celler de l'Era (Av. de Tarragona, 51) for Pyrenean high-altitude wines.
Street Food Stalls
The Food Trucks at Parc Central during local festivals.
Popular International Cuisine
Kanmaku Sushi (Carrer de l'Alzinaret, 7) for top-tier Japanese.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Casa de la Vall, Carrer de la Vall, the former parliament (guided tours; Wikivoyage still shows €5 for adults, last updated February 2018), and Noblesse du Temps, Salvador Dalí's sculpture in Plaça de la Rotonda. 5
Museums & Art Venues
Museu Carmen Thyssen Andorra, Avinguda Carlemany 37 in Escaldes-Engordany. General admission €9, seniors €5, under 18 free (Wikivoyage, January 2025). 5
Historical Sites
Església de Sant Esteve, a Romanesque church on Plaça Príncep Benlloch in the old town. It is free to visitors outside mass (Wikivoyage, January 2025). 5
Religious Sites
Our Lady of Meritxell Basilica (National shrine, 15 mins away).
Annual Events
Andorra Mountain Music Festival (Winter) and Cirque du Soleil (July).
Cultural Districts
The 'Barri Antic' (Historical core) with its cobblestone streets. 3
Theater Venues
Teatre Comunal d'Andorra la Vella.
Local Markets
Mercat de Nadal (Christmas Market) in Plaça del Poble.
Music Scene
The Clash (Live rock/blues bar in the city center).
Street Art
Murals along the Riu Valira river walk.
Cooking Classes
Taller Gastronòmic (Escaldes-Engordany).
Art Galleries
Galeria d'Art Pilar Riberaygua.
Historic Buildings
Casa Felipó (Art Deco architecture).
Local Heritage
The 'Fallaires' (Fire-run) heritage, part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, can be entered only on foot from Andorra la Vella. The visitor centre, El Portal de la Vall, is at Carrer Prat de la Creu 74-76. 5
National Parks Nearby
Comapedrosa Natural Park (Home to Andorra's highest peak).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Rec del Solà is a paved, lit 2.5 km path above the north side of the city. Rec de l'Obac is a shaded paved 3 km path along the south edge. 5
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Roc del Quer (20 mins drive from the city).
Birdwatching Locations
Sorteny Valley Nature Park.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Comunitat de Comuns designated BBQ areas in the mountains (e.g., Font de la Closa).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Asking prices in Andorra la Vella averaged €7,027 per m² on 23 October 2026 (AndorraListings, 516 homes). The average is not split by size. A 40 m² studio at that rate is about €281,000. These are asking prices, not closed sales. 19
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Sant Julià de Lòria, the next parish toward Spain, averaged €5,421 per m² the same day (182 homes). A 40 m² home at that rate is about €217,000. Asking prices, not closed sales, and not split by size. 19
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Andorra la Vella asking average of €7,027 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €422,000. 19
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Sant Julià de Lòria asking average of €5,421 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €325,000. 19
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Andorra la Vella asking average of €7,027 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €562,000. 19
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Sant Julià de Lòria asking average of €5,421 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €434,000. 19
Corporate Tax
The general corporate tax rate is 10%. A new entrepreneur with turnover under €100,000 pays 5% on the first €50,000 of the tax base for the first three years and 10% above that. 8
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt from IRPF for residents (article 5 of the IRPF law), so there is no dividend withholding on those distributions. 9
Tax System
Residents pay IRPF on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Andorra in the calendar year, or if your centre of economic interests is there. General income is effectively 0% up to €24,000, 5% between €24,000 and €40,000 through a bonus of up to €800, and 10% above €40,000. 8
Highest Income Tax Bracket
10% 8
VAT
IGI, the general indirect tax, is 4.5%. Rates of 0%, 1% and 2.5% apply to listed supplies, and banking and financial services are taxed at 9.5%. 8
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Article 29 bis of the IRPF law is a fiscal-transparency rule. A resident who, alone or with related persons, holds more than 50% of an entity imputes specified passive income when the foreign tax paid is under half the Andorran tax. An active-business exception applies. 9
Property Tax
The Comú taxes built property each year; bare land is exempt. In the 2026 Andorra la Vella ordinance a habitual home pays €0.381 per m² up to 100 m² and €0.505 from 101 to 250 m², times a location index of 1 on most streets or 2 on a short list that includes Carrer Sant Andreu. A 70 m² flat on an index-1 street is about €27. The minimum bill is €3.40. 12
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes). A first habitual home worth up to €600,000 can be exempt for an Andorran national, or a foreigner with five years' residence in the last ten, if income is at most four times the annual minimum wage (€73,215.84 for one buyer in 2026) and the exemption is approved before the deed. 10 11
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra at least 90 days a year and show sufficient means and health insurance valid in Andorra. The official checklist does not require a €50,000 bond. There is no separate nomad tax: tax residence is still 183 days, and ordinary IRPF applies. 8 18

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rate 22 Oct 2026, 1 EUR = 1.1205 USDOfficial
  2. Departament d Estadística, estimates 30 Sep 2026Official
  3. Wikipedia Andorra la Vella, capital, Barri Antic, no railwayReference
  4. Wikivoyage Andorra, plugs, tap water, no railway, bus rangeSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Andorra la Vella, buses, sights, Caldea, pathsSecondary
  6. Andorra Telecom catalogue, October 2026 editionOfficial
  7. Andorra Telecom prepaid eSIM activation €6Official
  8. CCIS taxation, IRPF, 10% CIT, 4.5% IGIOfficial
  9. IRPF consolidated law, article 5 dividends and article 29 bisOfficial
  10. Govern, ITP 4% (1% state and 3% communes)Official
  11. Govern FAQ, first-home ITP exemption up to €600,000Official
  12. Andorra la Vella 2026 communal tax ordinance, property taxOfficial
  13. SAAS, Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell addressOfficial
  14. OSM hospital, Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 13Reference
  15. Hive Five coworking, Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila 3-5Official
  16. Cooperativa Interurbana zone fares and T-10Official
  17. Govern free monthly bus pass for residentsOfficial
  18. D.3 digital nomad residence, 90 days, two-year initial stayOfficial
  19. AndorraListings asking prices 23 Oct 2026Listings
  20. Envalira Tunnel, branch of CG-2 at km 23Official
  21. CG-1, Andorra la Vella to Spain via Sant Julià, 12 kmReference
  22. FCDO Andorra health, ambulance 116, EHIC not validOfficial
  23. UNNIC, Carrer Prat de la Creu 40Official
  24. Andorra Telecom February 2026 catalogue used by country prep; retry timed outOfficial
  25. Hive Five day pass €30 and monthly hot desk €285, plus IGIOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €420,000) Same Andorra la Vella asking average of €7,027 per m² on 23 October 2026, not split by…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €5,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €300,000) Same Sant Julià de Lòria asking average of €5,421 per m². A 60 m² flat at that rate is…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €520,000) Same Andorra la Vella asking average of €7,027 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €360,000) Same Sant Julià de Lòria asking average of €5,421 per m². An 80 m² flat at that rate is…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Active residency for self-employed nomads requires a €50k bond and 183 days presence. D.3 digital-nomad residence is an initial two-year permit. The holder must live in Andorra…
    28 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Hive Five Coworking (Carrer de la Unió, 17). Approx. €25/day or €250/month. Hive Five, Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila 3-5: day pass €30 plus IGI; monthly hot desk €285…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell (Carrer dels Escalls, AD700). Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, Andorra's only hospital, is at Avinguda Fiter i…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules No specific CFC rules, but substance requirements apply. Article 29 bis of the IRPF law is a fiscal-transparency rule. A resident who, alone or…
    • Corporate Tax 10% maximum (often reduced to 2% for certain strategic activities) The general corporate tax rate is 10%. A new entrepreneur with turnover under €100,000…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Andorra uses the Euro but is not in the EU. Euro (EUR). Andorra uses the euro and is not in the EU. On 22 October 2026 the ECB rate…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths Rec del Solà and Rec de l'Obac (Flat panoramic paths above the city). Rec del Solà is a paved, lit 2.5 km path above the north side of the city. Rec de l'Obac…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 0% for residents Dividends paid by Andorran companies that are subject to Andorran corporate tax are exempt…
    • Highway Access CG-1 leads to Spain; CG-2 leads to France through the Envalira Tunnel. CG-1 (Carretera d'Espanya, 12 km) runs through Sant Julià de Lòria to Spain and becomes…
    • Historical Sites Sant Esteve Church (Romanesque architecture in the city center). Església de Sant Esteve, a Romanesque church on Plaça Príncep Benlloch in the old town. It…
    • Internet Speed 300 Mbps - 1 Gbps (100% fiber optic coverage nationwide) Andorra Telecom fibre, October 2026 catalogue: 500 Mbps for €41 a month, 1 Gbps for €51…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains in Andorra. Nearest station: L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (France) or Lleida… Andorra has no railway. The nearest stations are L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre in France and…
    • Museums & Art Venues Carmen Thyssen Museum Andorra (Av. Carlemany, 37). Museu Carmen Thyssen Andorra, Avinguda Carlemany 37 in Escaldes-Engordany. General…
    • Must-See Landmarks Casa de la Vall (Historical parliament building) and Nobility of Time (Dalí sculpture). Casa de la Vall, Carrer de la Vall, the former parliament (guided tours; Wikivoyage still…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, can be entered…
    • Population 23,000 (Capital), approx. 80,000 (National) Parish estimate 24,860 on 30 September 2026 (communal register 26,487). National estimate…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (European standard) 220-230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Very low (paid to the 'Comú' annually, approx. €100-€500 per year). The Comú taxes built property each year; bare land is exempt. In the 2026 Andorra la Vella…
    • Property Transaction Tax 4% (fixed rate for acquisition of real estate). The buyer pays ITP at 4% of the real value (1% to the government and 3% to the communes)…
    • Public Transport Passes Free national bus system for residents. Tourists pay €1.90/trip (T-10 pass available). Andorran nationals and legal permanent residents get a free unlimited pass on the regular…
    • Regional Travel AndBus or DirectBus to Barcelona Airport (€36 one way, 3 hours). Andbus from the national bus station on Carrer de la Cúria: Barcelona €30 one way (€56…
    • SIM Card Andorra Telecom is the sole provider. Prepaid 'Tarjeta Solidaria' approx. €15 for 10GB. Andorra Telecom is the only mobile operator. Prepaid Tarifa S is €10 a month (3 GB and 40…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €300,000) Asking prices in Andorra la Vella averaged €7,027 per m² on 23 October 2026…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €220,000) Sant Julià de Lòria, the next parish toward Spain, averaged €5,421 per m² the same day…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and excellent quality (sourced from Pyrenean springs) Tap water is drinkable. The mineral content can upset a visitor's stomach at first, and…
    • Tax System Residence-based. Low personal income tax (0% up to €24k, max 10% above €40k). Residents pay IRPF on worldwide income. You are tax resident if you spend more than 183…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Nostrum (operates out of Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport, LEU). Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) flies from Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport (LEU), in Spain…
    • VAT 4.5% (known as IGI, the lowest in Europe) IGI, the general indirect tax, is 4.5%. Rates of 0%, 1% and 2.5% apply to listed supplies…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Caldea (Large thermal spa with wellness classes, Parc de la Mola, 10). Caldea, Parc de la Mola 10 in Escaldes-Engordany, is the large thermal spa next to Andorra…

    light-depth fix pass: Currency & Banking now also cites the country guide for euro use and EU status; SIM Card now cites the country prep’s February catalogue with unchanged allowances and prices; Best Coworking Space replaces the unpublished-price claim with Hive Five’s €30 day pass and €285 monthly hot desk, plus IGI, and clarifies member access. Updated research date and model attribution, compared country facts with three domestic cities, and named unconfirmed current visitor and mobile tariffs under Not verified (en.wikivoyage.org, andorratelecom.ad, hivefive.ad).

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