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Pamplona

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