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Cost of Living in Spain 🇪🇸 (2026 Update): ALL Our Actual Monthly Expenses

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Here’s exactly what it costs to live in Spain for one year. In this video, we break down our 2025 average monthly expenses including: rent, utilities, groceries, dining, transit, entertainment, and a lot more for a couple living in Galicia, Spain.

We track every euro spent in a super detailed spreadsheet, and since this is our third year living in Spain (and sharing this breakdown), we also highlight how our spending has changed year over year so you can plan a realistic budget for your move to Spain.

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00:00 Intro
01:02 About the Numbers
01:33 Rent
02:25 Private Health Insurance
03:32 Utilities
04:44 Wifi + Phone Plans
05:30 Total of Fixed Costs
05:54 Dining
07:09 Groceries
08:27 Sundries
08:49 Health & Hygiene
10:21 Fitness
11:01 Spanish Class
11:48 Entertainment
12:37 Alcohol
13:35 Coffee
13:56 Transit
16:45 Total of Discretionary Spending
16:53 Fees, Taxes, Stuff, & Not Included
18:45 Grand Total Spending Per Month
19:51 Outro

20 Comments

@GregginHOU 6 months ago

This is a great video! I am an American single guy, retiring on 12/31 and more-than-likely moving to Spain. LOVE the detailed breakdown, as it's exactly the kind of information I need. This is the first of your videos to show up on my YT page and I will certainly be watching more of them.

@JustJPMe 1 month ago

My insurance in the states is over $1200.00... let month! Plus deductible and Co pays which you don't have in 🇪🇸

@AnaF-p6v 6 months ago

I’m almost 17 and I began to love Spain,I’ve always dreamed of a warm country.Mark my words,I’ll spend my next 2 years saving up to move.

@ofeliaariaswilliams7151 8 months ago

My goodness, Spain is as close to perfect as you can get. You are a very smart and lucky couple.

@lpereyra63 8 months ago

Thanks again, guys! Your videos have so much value. We're convinced you two should get honorary Spanish citizenship already. Best channel on moving to Spain — and trust me, I’ve watched them all. ¡Muchas gracias!

@Jbelovedson 8 months ago

This is the only informative and realistic channel re: Spain on YT.

@ekintheusa11 8 months ago

I gotta say guys, your content is top notch! Such great information, my husband and I are looking to move to Spain this year on the NLV visa and your breakdowns of the costs when we get there have been instrumental in giving us peace of mind that we will be able to live comfortably. Really looking forward to your video about furnishing your apartment as well! Thanks guys! 😊

@unpaisanoentaiwan4073 7 months ago

I loved your video and your vibes guys! keep growing!

@eliahmdi-1994 8 months ago

This video actually helped me a lot ❤ TYSM

@alphaomegadnb 6 months ago

This is an excellent breakdown with just the right amount of detail! Really glad I stumbled across this video and your channel.
From a new subscriber 😊

@mikerobinson3695 3 months ago

Can not wait to move

@ScytheShade 6 months ago

Thank you so much! This helps so much! ❤

@johnmcevoy5366 7 months ago

Brilliant and generous video, really appreciate the effort made in analysing the complex and honest personal accounts. Great shared presentation.

@dblaz1314 8 months ago

Thank you for another informative video! We have been anticipating this one for a couple weeks. :) We are planning our hopeful exit, so we have found your videos very helpful!

@jackintheworld6639 8 months ago

I love your nerdy details. So helpful for nerdy planners like me. But I would watch your videos, Lainey and Shawn, just for the pleasure of your company:)

@Boomer761 6 months ago

Excellent guidance, thank you

@alfakhr 5 months ago

Very affordable 🤩 thanks for sharing 😊

@form76 7 months ago

Thanks

@theroc1000 8 months ago

Very appreciated.

@Carl0347 8 months ago

This is great guys! I was researching the cost of living and estimating a budget. I am also looking to do the NLV. This is very helpful, thank you so much!