Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian vs Elx/Elche
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco — Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana · INE data 2026
Renting in Elx/Elche is 66% cheaper than in Donostia / San Sebastian. The difference is €423.5/month — a saving of €5,082 per year.
€1061.5/month in Donostia / San Sebastian vs €638/month in Elx/Elche. National average: €648/month.
Context
Donostia / San Sebastian (País Vasco) and Elx/Elche (Comunitat Valenciana) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Elx/Elche is the more affordable option, saving €423.5/month compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Gipuzkoa
Alicante/Alacant
Estimated rent
Donostia / San Sebastian
1061.5€/month
Elx/Elche
638€/month
Annual change
Donostia / San Sebastian
+2.6%
Elx/Elche
+2.8%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Donostia / San Sebastian
130.9
Elx/Elche
120.4
vs national average
Donostia / San Sebastian
+413.5€
Elx/Elche
-10€
Population
Donostia / San Sebastian
189,866
Elx/Elche
245,557
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Elx/Elche is the more affordable option at €638/month, 66% less than Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month). Living in Elx/Elche saves €5,082 per year compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Donostia / San Sebastian
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
1061.5€/month
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Elx/Elche
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
638€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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