Cost of living in Badajoz: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Badajoz is around €1197/month, with rent at €427 (INE 2023) — 34% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.3% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
427€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1197€
/ month est.
Salary needed
24k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.3%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Badajoz
Est. rent
427€
/ month
vs Spain
-34%
media 648€
Ranking
#712
of 748
Trend
+2.3%
annual change
Rent in Badajoz is 34% cheaper than the national average and 3% more expensive than the Extremadura average (€416/month). The annual trend is +2.3%.
What salary do you need to live in Badajoz?
Recommended salary
24,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
24,979€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Badajoz (€427/month), you need to earn at least €24,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Extremadura is €24,979/year according to INE.
Buying in Badajoz: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
85,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
340€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
25,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €85,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Badajoz
Summer max
33.7°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
5.4°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
15.1%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
36.7%
of net income
Badajoz has a warm climate with mild summers (33.7°C max from June to August) and cool winters (5.4°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 15.1% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 36.7%. 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.