Spain
A sunny coastal city blending futuristic architecture with historic old quarters, famous as the birthplace of paella and home to spectacular Las Fallas festivals.
#63 of 250
45% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 110
Based on NYC = 100 index
Valencia is the 63. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 110 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 31% above the median city and adds $ 327 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 369, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 676.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 37% below the median: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 82.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
46 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Valencia, Spain. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/valencia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,368.95 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | pisos.com |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,676.27 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | pisos.com |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Beef (1kg) | 21.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 8.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Butter (200g) | 1.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Eggs (12) | 3.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Bread (500g) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Oats (500g) | 0.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Coffee (250g) | 2.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Mercadona |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.09 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 81.87 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 8.49 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 78.23 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Official Drug Price Lists |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Drug Price Lists |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 49.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 46.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 117.34 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 51.39 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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