Cost of living in Motril: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Motril is around €1318/month, with rent at €548 (INE 2023) — 15% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.5% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
548€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1318€
/ month est.
Salary needed
31k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.5%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Motril
Est. rent
548€
/ month
vs Spain
-15%
media 648€
Ranking
#545
of 753
Trend
+2.5%
annual change
Rent in Motril is 15% cheaper than the national average and 4% cheaper than the Andalucía average (€568/month). The annual trend is +2.5%.
What salary do you need to live in Motril?
Recommended salary
31,000€
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 Motril (€548/month), you need to earn at least €31,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Andalucía is €26,090/year according to INE.
Buying in Motril: 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 Motril
Summer max
28.5°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
10.2°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
14.4%
SEPE 202605
Rent burden
57.4%
of net income
Motril has a warm climate with mild summers (28.5°C max from June to August) and cool winters (10.2°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 14.4% (SEPE 202605) and the rent-to-income burden is 57.4%. 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.