Cheapest priced cityCaracas$970 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityBarcelona$2,062 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$825across 4 priced cities
Tourist stay signalVisa-free 90 days for ~82 nationalities; a free e-visa for everyone else.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | $970 | $425 | $609 | $206 | $248 | $61 | $30 | $304 |
| Merida | $1,105 | $517 | $683 | $152 | $259 | $156 | $21 | $619 |
| Valencia | $1,802 | $1,071 | $1,448 | $133 | $363 | $195 | $40 | $1,985 |
| Barcelona | $2,062 | $1,287 | $1,688 | $162 | $372 | $215 | $26 | $2,392 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
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