
Pamplona
Spain
Updated on August 01, 2025
Overview
Capital of the Foral Community of Navarre, world-famous for the San Fermín festival and the running of the bulls. Historic city with rich medieval architecture and high quality of life.
Average cost of living€1,910.00
Quality of Life85/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€350.00
1-bed flat (center)€600.00
1-bed flat (outside)€500.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,000.00
3-bed flat (outside)€800.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€120.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€20.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.35
Monthly pass€35.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.55
Leisure
Cinema ticket€8.00
Fitness club€40.00
Education
Preschool (month)€300.00
Intl. primary (year)€4,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,800.00
sqm outside center€2,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent quality of life and public safety
- ✓ Rich cultural and gastronomic offerings
- ✓ Close to nature and the Pyrenees
- ✓ Manageable size and well connected
- ✓ World-renowned San Fermín festival
- ✓ Urban sustainability initiatives like RUNA 2025
Disadvantages
- × More limited job market than large cities
- × High housing costs for the city size
- × Humid and rainy climate in winter
- × Fewer nightlife opportunities
- × Crowds during San Fermín