Cost of living in Benidorm: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Benidorm is around €1382/month, with rent at €612 (INE 2023) — 6% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +3.2% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
612€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1382€
/ month est.
Salary needed
36k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+3.2%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Benidorm
Est. rent
612€
/ month
vs Spain
-6%
media 648€
Ranking
#373
of 753
Trend
+3.2%
annual change
Rent in Benidorm is 6% cheaper than the national average and 5% cheaper than the Comunitat Valenciana average (€643/month). The annual trend is +3.2%.
What salary do you need to live in Benidorm?
Recommended salary
36,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
26,817€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Benidorm (€612/month), you need to earn at least €36,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Comunitat Valenciana is €26,817/year according to INE.
Buying in Benidorm: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
120,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
481€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
36,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €120,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
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Summer max
29.1°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
9.5°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
7.8%
SEPE 202605
Rent burden
59.9%
of net income
Benidorm has a warm climate with mild summers (29.1°C max from June to August) and cool winters (9.5°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 7.8% (SEPE 202605) and the rent-to-income burden is 59.9%. 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.