Cost of living in Salou: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Salou is around €1397/month, with rent at €627 (INE 2023) — 3% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.1% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
627€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1397€
/ month est.
Salary needed
37k€
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 Salou
Est. rent
627€
/ month
vs Spain
-3%
media 648€
Ranking
#342
of 753
Trend
+2.1%
annual change
Rent in Salou is 3% cheaper than the national average and 22% cheaper than the Catalunya average (€804/month). The annual trend is +2.1%.
What salary do you need to live in Salou?
Recommended salary
37,000€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
31,730€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Salou (€627/month), you need to earn at least €37,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Catalunya is €31,730/year according to INE.
Buying in Salou: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
125,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
501€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
37,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €125,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Salou
Summer max
29°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
7°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
5.1%
SEPE 202605
Rent burden
53.4%
of net income
Salou has a warm climate with mild summers (29°C max from June to August) and cool winters (7°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 5.1% (SEPE 202605) and the rent-to-income burden is 53.4%. 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.