Gijón
Spain
Updated on August 14, 2025
Overview
Coastal city in the Principality of Asturias, Spain, known for its maritime port, industrial heritage, urban beaches like San Lorenzo, and vibrant cultural scene with museums such as Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura.
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€350.00
1-bed flat (center)€680.00
1-bed flat (outside)€530.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,191.67
3-bed flat (outside)€845.83
Utilities
Basic utilities€140.00
Internet€30.00
Mobile plan€15.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.50
Monthly pass€39.70
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.47
Leisure
Cinema ticket€8.00
Fitness club€32.00
Education
Preschool (month)€350.00
Intl. primary (year)€7,500.00
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent quality of life and relaxed atmosphere
- ✓ Urban beaches in the city center
- ✓ Rich Asturian cuisine and traditional cider houses
- ✓ Well-preserved industrial and cultural heritage
- ✓ Good transport connections to the rest of Spain
- ✓ Lower cost of living than Madrid or Barcelona
Disadvantages
- × Humid and rainy climate for much of the year
- × Fewer job opportunities than larger cities
- × Limited job market in certain sectors
- × Less intense nightlife than in capital cities
- × Long winters with little sunlight