Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian vs Marbella
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Marbella is 50% cheaper than in Donostia / San Sebastian. The difference is €351.5/month — a saving of €4,218 per year.
€1061.5/month in Donostia / San Sebastian vs €710/month in Marbella. National average: €648/month.
Context
Donostia / San Sebastian (País Vasco) and Marbella (Andalucía) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Marbella is the more affordable option, saving €351.5/month compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Gipuzkoa
Málaga
Estimated rent
Donostia / San Sebastian
1061.5€/month
Marbella
710€/month
Annual change
Donostia / San Sebastian
+2.6%
Marbella
+3.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Donostia / San Sebastian
130.9
Marbella
122.4
vs national average
Donostia / San Sebastian
+413.5€
Marbella
+62€
Population
Donostia / San Sebastian
189,866
Marbella
159,786
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Marbella is the more affordable option at €710/month, 50% less than Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month). Living in Marbella saves €4,218 per year compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Donostia / San Sebastian
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
1061.5€/month
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Marbella
Málaga · Andalucía
710€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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