Cost of living in Carballo: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Carballo is around €1340/month, with rent at €570 (INE 2023) — 12% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.1% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
570€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1340€
/ month est.
Salary needed
32k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.1%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Carballo
Est. rent
570€
/ month
vs Spain
-12%
media 648€
Ranking
#466
of 753
Trend
+2.1%
annual change
Rent in Carballo is 12% cheaper than the national average and 7% more expensive than the Galicia average (€531/month). The annual trend is +2.1%.
What salary do you need to live in Carballo?
Recommended salary
32,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
26,547€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Carballo (€570/month), you need to earn at least €32,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Galicia is €26,547/year according to INE.
Buying in Carballo: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
115,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
461€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
34,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €115,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
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Summer max
20.8°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
8.1°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
10.2%
SEPE 202605
Rent burden
51.5%
of net income
Carballo has a mild climate with mild summers (20.8°C max from June to August) and cool winters (8.1°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 10.2% (SEPE 202605) and the rent-to-income burden is 51.5%. 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.