Cost of living in Mijas: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Mijas is around €1486/month, with rent at €716 (INE 2023) — 10% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +3.5% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
716€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1486€
/ month est.
Salary needed
43k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+3.5%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Mijas
Est. rent
716€
/ month
vs Spain
+10%
media 648€
Ranking
#193
of 753
Trend
+3.5%
annual change
Rent in Mijas is 10% more expensive than the national average and 26% more expensive than the Andalucía average (€568/month). The annual trend is +3.5%.
What salary do you need to live in Mijas?
Recommended salary
42,500€
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 Mijas (€716/month), you need to earn at least €42,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in Andalucía is €26,090/year according to INE.
Buying in Mijas: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
145,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
581€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
43,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €145,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Mijas
Summer max
28.7°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
6.3°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
12.5%
SEPE 202605
Rent burden
72.7%
of net income
Mijas has a warm climate with mild summers (28.7°C max from June to August) and cool winters (6.3°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 12.5% (SEPE 202605) and the rent-to-income burden is 72.7%. 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.