Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Santiago de Compostela offers affordable housing and a low cost of living. The climate is oceanic with mild temperatures year-round. Public transport is limited but the city center is walkable. Safety is high. The job market is small, focused on education, tourism, and services. Healthcare access is good. The community is historic with a strong cultural identity and a slower pace of life.
Average cost of living€1,316.32
Quality of Life83/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€300.00
1-bed flat (center)€641.67
1-bed flat (outside)€446.00
3-bed flat (center)€883.33
3-bed flat (outside)€750.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,733.00
sqm outside center€1,900.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€141.88
Internet€28.44
Mobile plan€18.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.05
Monthly pass€30.00
Taxi start€4.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.60
Leisure
Cinema ticket€8.50
Fitness club€36.25
Education
Preschool (month)€300.00
Intl. primary (year)€7,050.00
Demographics
Population 5,600,000
Metropolitan area population 7,800,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and living costs
- ✓ High safety
- ✓ Good healthcare access
- ✓ Walkable historic center
- ✓ Mild climate
Disadvantages
- × Limited public transport
- × Small job market
- × Rainy weather
- × Fewer entertainment options
- × Tourism affects some areas