Cost of living in Donostia / San Sebastian: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Donostia / San Sebastian is around €1831.5/month, with rent at €1061.5 (INE 2023) — 64% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.6% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
1061.5€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1831.5€
/ month est.
Salary needed
66k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.6%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian
Est. rent
1061.5€
/ month
vs Spain
+64%
media 648€
Ranking
#2
of 748
Trend
+2.6%
annual change
Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian is 64% more expensive than the national average and 46% more expensive than the País Vasco average (€729/month). The annual trend is +2.6%.
What salary do you need to live in Donostia / San Sebastian?
Recommended salary
66,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
35,170€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month), you need to earn at least €66,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in País Vasco is €35,170/year according to INE.
Buying in Donostia / San Sebastian: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
210,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
841€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
63,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €210,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Donostia / San Sebastian
Summer max
23.4°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
7.1°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
%
SEPE
Rent burden
%
of net income
Donostia / San Sebastian has a mild climate with mild summers (23.4°C max from June to August) and cool winters (7.1°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at undefined% (SEPE undefined) and the rent-to-income burden is undefined%. 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.