Cost of living in Getafe: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)

The cost of living in Getafe is around €1788/month, with rent at €1018 (INE 2023) — 57% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +1.9% per year. Here's the full breakdown.

Avg. rent

1018

/ month · INE

Total cost

1788

/ month est.

Salary needed

63k€

gross / year

Rent trend

+1.9%

annual change

Estimated monthly budget

Rent (INE IPVA)1018
Food350
Transport80
Utilities (electricity, water, gas, internet)100
Health & pharmacy40
Leisure & culture120
Other expenses80
Estimated total1788/ month

Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.

Rent in Getafe

Est. rent

1018

/ month

vs Spain

+57%

media 648

Ranking

#11

of 748

Trend

+1.9%

annual change

Rent in Getafe is 57% more expensive than the national average and 2% more expensive than the Comunidad de Madrid average (€1002/month). The annual trend is +1.9%.

What salary do you need to live in Getafe?

Recommended salary

63,000

gross / year

Rule applied

30%

max rent/net

Avg CCAA salary

34,410

gross / year · INE

To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Getafe (€1018/month), you need to earn at least €63,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Comunidad de Madrid is €34,410/year according to INE.

Buying in Getafe: what does a mortgage cost?

Est. price

205,000

PER ~200 months

Monthly payment

821

25yr · 3.5% · 80%

Down pmt + costs

61,500

20% + 10%

Estimate based on a sale price of €205,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.

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Quality of life in Getafe

Summer max

32.6°C

Jun–Aug · ERA5

Winter min

2.6°C

Dec–Feb · ERA5

Unemployment

7.8%

SEPE 202604

Rent burden

77%

of net income

Getafe has a warm climate with mild summers (32.6°C max from June to August) and cool winters (2.6°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 7.8% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 77%. 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.