Cost of living in Fuengirola: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Fuengirola is around €1481/month, with rent at €711 (INE 2023) — 10% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +3.7% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
711€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1481€
/ month est.
Salary needed
42k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+3.7%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Fuengirola
Est. rent
711€
/ month
vs Spain
+10%
media 648€
Ranking
#197
of 748
Trend
+3.7%
annual change
Rent in Fuengirola is 10% more expensive than the national average and 25% more expensive than the Andalucía average (€568/month). The annual trend is +3.7%.
What salary do you need to live in Fuengirola?
Recommended salary
42,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
26,090€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Fuengirola (€711/month), you need to earn at least €42,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Andalucía is €26,090/year according to INE.
Buying in Fuengirola: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
140,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
561€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
42,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €140,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Fuengirola
Summer max
29.6°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
9.3°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
11.8%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
70.4%
of net income
Fuengirola has a warm climate with mild summers (29.6°C max from June to August) and cool winters (9.3°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 11.8% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 70.4%. 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.