Cost of living in Zaragoza: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Zaragoza is around €1374/month, with rent at €604 (INE 2023) — 7% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.4% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
604€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1374€
/ month est.
Salary needed
36k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.4%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Zaragoza
Est. rent
604€
/ month
vs Spain
-7%
media 648€
Ranking
#380
of 748
Trend
+2.4%
annual change
Rent in Zaragoza is 7% cheaper than the national average and 11% more expensive than the Aragón average (€542/month). The annual trend is +2.4%.
What salary do you need to live in Zaragoza?
Recommended salary
35,500€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
28,062€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Zaragoza (€604/month), you need to earn at least €35,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in Aragón is €28,062/year according to INE.
Buying in Zaragoza: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
120,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
481€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
36,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €120,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Zaragoza
Summer max
33.1°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
4.3°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
8.5%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
44.5%
of net income
Zaragoza has a warm climate with mild summers (33.1°C max from June to August) and cool winters (4.3°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 8.5% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 44.5%. 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.