Cost of living in Vitoria-Gasteiz: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Vitoria-Gasteiz is around €1523.9/month, with rent at €753.9 (INE 2023) — 16% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +0.4% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
753.9€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1523.9€
/ month est.
Salary needed
45k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+0.4%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Est. rent
753.9€
/ month
vs Spain
+16%
media 648€
Ranking
#173
of 748
Trend
+0.4%
annual change
Rent in Vitoria-Gasteiz is 16% more expensive than the national average and 3% more expensive than the País Vasco average (€729/month). The annual trend is +0.4%.
What salary do you need to live in Vitoria-Gasteiz?
Recommended salary
44,500€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
35,170€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Vitoria-Gasteiz (€753.9/month), you need to earn at least €44,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in País Vasco is €35,170/year according to INE.
Buying in Vitoria-Gasteiz: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
150,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
601€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
45,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €150,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Summer max
24.9°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
2.7°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
10.7%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
50.3%
of net income
Vitoria-Gasteiz has a mild climate with mild summers (24.9°C max from June to August) and cool winters (2.7°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 10.7% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 50.3%. 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.