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Zaragoza

Zaragoza

Spain

Updated on August 07, 2025

Overview

Zaragoza has affordable housing and a lower cost of living than Spain’s largest cities. The climate is continental with hot summers and cold winters. Public transport is adequate; the city is walkable. Safety is good. The job market is diverse with industry, services, and logistics. Healthcare access is reliable. The community is friendly with a mix of traditional and modern influences.

Average cost of living€1,294.21
Quality of Life82/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€350.00
1-bed flat (center)€747.14
1-bed flat (outside)€683.33
3-bed flat (center)€990.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,016.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€99.76
Internet€31.00
Mobile plan€18.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€1.50
Monthly pass€29.92
Taxi start€4.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.55

Leisure

Cinema ticket€8.50
Fitness club€35.20

Education

Preschool (month)€450.00
Intl. primary (year)€7,070.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€4,143.00
sqm outside center€2,160.00

Advantages

  • Affordable housing and living costs
  • Reliable healthcare access
  • Diverse job market
  • Walkable city
  • Good safety

Disadvantages

  • × Hot summers and cold winters
  • × Public transport less extensive
  • × Smaller international community
  • × Limited nightlife options
  • × Some bureaucratic processes