Rent in Albacete vs Badajoz

Albacete · Castilla-La ManchaBadajoz · Extremadura · INE data 2026

Renting in Badajoz is 9% cheaper than in Albacete. The difference is €37/month — a saving of €444 per year.

€464/month in Albacete vs €427/month in Badajoz. National average: €648/month.

Context

Albacete (Castilla-La Mancha) and Badajoz (Extremadura) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Badajoz is the more affordable option, saving €37/month compared to Albacete. Unemployment in Badajoz (15.1%) is higher than in Albacete (11.6%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.

Estimated rent

Albacete

464€/month

Badajoz

427€/month

Annual change

Albacete

+2.4%

Badajoz

+2.3%

INE index (base 2015=100)

Albacete

116.0

Badajoz

115.3

vs national average

Albacete

-184€

Badajoz

-221€

Population

Albacete

175,400

Badajoz

150,209

Per capita income

Albacete

14,611€

Badajoz

13,957€

Rent-to-income ratio

Albacete

38.1%

Badajoz

36.7%

Where is it better to rent?

In terms of rent, Badajoz is the more affordable option at €427/month, 9% less than Albacete (€464/month). Living in Badajoz saves €444 per year compared to Albacete.

Albacete

Albacete · Castilla-La Mancha

464/month

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Badajoz

Badajoz · Extremadura

427/month

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INE

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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

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