Cost of living in Gijón: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Gijón is around €1323/month, with rent at €553 (INE 2023) — 15% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.1% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Gijón is Asturias' largest city, blending industry, a major university and a seafront promenade. Its oceanic climate — mild summers (22°C max) and temperate winters — draws residents seeking relief from southern Spain's heat. Rent runs 14% below the national average, though the local job market shows an 11.6% unemployment rate (improving 5.9% year-on-year).
Avg. rent
553€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1323€
/ month est.
Salary needed
31k€
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 Gijón
Est. rent
553€
/ month
vs Spain
-15%
media 648€
Ranking
#526
of 748
Trend
+2.1%
annual change
Rent in Gijón is 15% cheaper than the national average and 2% more expensive than the Principado de Asturias average (€540/month). The annual trend is +2.1%.
What salary do you need to live in Gijón?
Recommended salary
31,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
28,562€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Gijón (€553/month), you need to earn at least €31,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Principado de Asturias is €28,562/year according to INE.
Buying in Gijón: 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 Gijón
Summer max
21.6°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
6.7°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
11.9%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
41.1%
of net income
Gijón has a mild climate with mild summers (21.6°C max from June to August) and cool winters (6.7°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 11.9% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 41.1%. 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.