Cost of living in Albacete: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Albacete is around €1234/month, with rent at €464 (INE 2023) — 28% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.4% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
464€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1234€
/ month est.
Salary needed
26k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.4%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Albacete
Est. rent
464€
/ month
vs Spain
-28%
media 648€
Ranking
#668
of 748
Trend
+2.4%
annual change
Rent in Albacete is 28% cheaper than the national average and 5% cheaper than the Castilla-La Mancha average (€486/month). The annual trend is +2.4%.
What salary do you need to live in Albacete?
Recommended salary
26,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
26,062€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Albacete (€464/month), you need to earn at least €26,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Castilla-La Mancha is €26,062/year according to INE.
Buying in Albacete: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
95,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
380€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
28,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €95,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Albacete
Summer max
32.7°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
2.3°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
11.6%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
38.1%
of net income
Albacete has a warm climate with mild summers (32.7°C max from June to August) and cool winters (2.3°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 11.6% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 38.1%. Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 (2015-2024 normals).
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Rent: INE IPVA index (2023). Expenses: INE/Eurostat national averages. Mortgage: indicative calculation.