Cost of living in Castro-Urdiales: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Castro-Urdiales is around €1326/month, with rent at €556 (INE 2023) — 14% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
556€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1326€
/ month est.
Salary needed
32k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Castro-Urdiales
Est. rent
556€
/ month
vs Spain
-14%
media 648€
Ranking
#516
of 753
Trend
+2%
annual change
Rent in Castro-Urdiales is 14% cheaper than the national average and 1% cheaper than the Cantabria average (€560/month). The annual trend is +2%.
What salary do you need to live in Castro-Urdiales?
Recommended salary
31,500€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
27,097€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Castro-Urdiales (€556/month), you need to earn at least €31,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in Cantabria is €27,097/year according to INE.
Buying in Castro-Urdiales: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
110,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
441€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
33,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €110,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Castro-Urdiales
Summer max
23.3°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
7.5°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
11.4%
SEPE 202605
Rent burden
42.9%
of net income
Castro-Urdiales has a mild climate with mild summers (23.3°C max from June to August) and cool winters (7.5°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 11.4% (SEPE 202605) and the rent-to-income burden is 42.9%. 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.