Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$900.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Gijón |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$110.00
$140.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or WiFi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$220.00
$350.00
$15.00
|
Occasional snacks or self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$70.00
$6.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$400.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$120.00
$20.00
|
Entry fees, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance or short-term coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for expat visa renewals |
| Total |
$1,060.00
$2,220.00
$166.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.50
Typical price for a pint in local bars.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.00
Local tapas bars and casual restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Standard fast food chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.10
Rates may increase slightly at night.
per km