Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$950.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$110.00
$130.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$35.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$220.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$70.00
$6.00
|
Public transport daily pass or taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$450.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$120.00
$20.00
|
Daily entertainment and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance daily cost |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals or legal services |
| Total |
$1,060.00
$2,370.00
$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
$2.00
Price for a pint in a local bar; tourist areas may be slightly higher.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.00
Typical local restaurant meal; prices can increase in city center.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Standard fast food meal at chains like McDonald's.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.20
Seasonal variations minimal; local markets may offer better prices.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Standard loaf from supermarkets; artisanal bread may cost more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.90
Per liter, from supermarkets.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.80
Per kg, standard white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.50
Per kg, fresh local chicken.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$9.00
Per kg, varies by cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$7.50
Per bottle, local Spanish wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Base fare for taxi trips.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.10
Per kilometer charge.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$40.00
Covers buses and local public transport.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.70
Per liter, average price at local stations.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plan with data; prices vary by provider.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$30.00
Monthly cost for home broadband.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.00
Monthly fee at mid-range gyms.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$12.00
Per hour rental; weekends tend to be pricier.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$7.00
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brand, retail price.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Mid-range retail price.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Mid-range brand.
per pair