Cost of Living in Valencia: Official Figures (2026)
Households in Comunitat Valenciana spent an average of €33,948.63 in 2025, about €2,829.05 a month as a rough estimate. Consumer prices were 4.1% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier. A single EMT bus ticket cost €2.00 in the tariff archived on 13 October 2025.
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What do households spend?
The official benchmark is the INE household budget survey (EPF). In 2025 the average household in Comunitat Valenciana spent €33,948.63. Per person the average was €13,703.5. Household spending rose 3.9% on the previous year.
The monthly column below is an estimate, a twelfth of each annual figure. The survey also counts imputed rents, the estimated rent of a home the household owns or has free of charge. Treat the housing line as a regional average, not a rent quote.
| Spending group | Per year | Per month (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels | €10,797.67 | about €899.81 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | €5,561.9 | about €463.49 |
| Transport | €4,138.82 | about €344.9 |
| Restaurants and accommodation services | €3,193.2 | about €266.1 |
| Recreation, sport and culture | €1,725.55 | about €143.8 |
| Clothing and footwear | €1,356.01 | about €113 |
| Furniture, household goods and maintenance | €1,346.31 | about €112.19 |
| Health | €1,342.69 | about €111.89 |
| Personal care, social protection and miscellaneous | €1,342.16 | about €111.85 |
| Insurance and financial services | €1,208.43 | about €100.7 |
| Information and communications | €1,019.98 | about €85 |
| Education services | €473.49 | about €39.46 |
| Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | €442.4 | about €36.87 |
| All spending | €33,948.63 | about €2,829.05 |
How fast are prices rising?
Prices have kept rising since the survey year. In August 2026 consumer prices in Comunitat Valenciana were 4.1% higher than a year earlier. In the province of València the annual rate was 4.0%.
Both series moved up in the month: 0.7% for the Comunitat and 0.6% for the province. Since the start of the year prices rose 3.4% in the Comunitat and 3.3% in the province. Check the INE consumer price page for the latest rate.
Rent and housing costs
Official district medians run from €516 a month in Pobles del Nord to €850 in El Pla del Real. L’Eixample, the district that includes Russafa, sits at about €824. The neighbourhood guide has the full table by district, and the rent guide covers the contract and the process.
The medians are the Ministry of Housing’s SERPAVI index for 2024: rents declared in tax returns for collective housing (flats in multi-home buildings) let as a main residence. Compare them with current listings before you budget.
Deposit and advance rent
The deposit (fianza) for a housing lease is one month’s rent. A landlord may never demand more than one month’s rent in advance. See the deposit guide for the Generalitat’s deposit system.
Property tax if you buy
València’s IBI rate for urban property is 0,5784% of the cadastral value base. The ordinance applies from 1 January 2026.
Food and eating out
Food and non-alcoholic beverages averaged €5,561.9 per household in 2025, about €463.49 a month as an estimate. Restaurants and accommodation services averaged €3,193.2, about €266.1 a month.
These are regional household averages. Neither figure is a basket price, so no per-item price is quoted here.
Getting around: how much is the bus?
The fares below are from the EMT València tariff page archived on 13 October 2025. Discounted prices applied from 1 January to 31 December 2025, funded by the Ajuntament and the Ministry of Transport. The discount column below is the 2025 one. Tip: check the EMT app for 2026 prices.
| Ticket | Standard price | Discounted price (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket (EMTicket) | €2.00 | none listed |
| Bonobús, 10 trips (card €2) | €8.50 | €5.10 |
| EMT Jove monthly pass (card €3) | €25.00 | €12.50 |
| MovimEMT, per validation | €0.85, capped at €35.00 a month | €0.51, capped at €21 a month |
The Bono Oro card costs €20.00.
Water and household bills
València’s 2025 water supply tariff has a monthly service fee that depends on the meter. For a 15 mm meter it is €6.024 a month. Normal consumption is €0,558360 per m3.
The bill also carries the Júcar River Basin Authority levy of €0,027284 per m3. Households in Comunitat Valenciana spent an average of €1,019.98 on information and communications in 2025, about €85 a month as an estimate.
Health costs
Households in Comunitat Valenciana spent an average of €1,342.69 on health in 2025. That is about €111.89 a month as an estimate. Working-age insured people pay 40%, 50% or 60% of prescribed medicines by income band. Pensioners pay a lower share, set out in the public vs private comparison below.
Without public cover, the special agreement costs €60 a month under 65 and €157 at 65 or over in Comunitat Valenciana. The public vs private comparison sets out who needs a private policy for a visa. The special agreement guide covers the application.
Photo credits
- Apartment buildings on a street in the Ruzafa district of Valencia: Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab), 19Tarrestnom65 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The facade of the Mercat Central in Valencia: Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab), Javier Gzz Zapatero (CC BY-SA 3.0 es)
- An EMT bus stop in Valencia: Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab), 19Tarrestnom65 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- A sail-shaped fountain on the Valencia seafront: Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab), Peter Burgess (CC BY 2.0)
- The health centre in Benimaclet, Valencia: Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab), 19Tarrestnom65 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Not confirmed: Advertised rents are often higher than the official medians: check current listings before you budget. Current EMT fares: the archived tariff included discounts that have since ended, so check the EMT app before you budget. The current water tariff: the figures here come from the previous year's tariff, so check your bill.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to live in Valencia per month?
About €2,829.05 a month per household, as a rough estimate. The official benchmark is the INE household budget survey: €33,948.63 per household in 2025 across Comunitat Valenciana. That is a twelfth of the annual figure. It averages all households, so a newcomer's own budget will differ.
How fast are prices rising in Valencia?
Annual consumer price inflation in the province of València was 4.0% in August 2026. For the whole Comunitat Valenciana the figure is 4.1%. Prices rose 0.6% in the province in that single month.
How much is a bus ticket in Valencia?
€2.00 for a single ticket in the EMT tariff page archived on 13 October 2025. A 10-trip Bonobús cost €8.50 at the standard price. Check the EMT app for current 2026 prices before you rely on these.
How much is the rental deposit?
One month's rent. The deposit (fianza) for a housing lease is one month's rent. A landlord may never demand more than one month's rent in advance. The rent guide covers the contract, the deposit and the Generalitat's deposit system in full.
What is the property tax rate in Valencia?
València's IBI rate for urban property is 0,5784% of the cadastral value base. The ordinance was approved on 22 December 2025 and applies from 1 January 2026. The tax matters if you buy a home.
Is private health insurance expensive?
A policy's price depends on the insurer and is not set by the state. Households in Comunitat Valenciana spent an average of €1,342.69 on health in 2025. The special agreement with the public system costs €60 a month under 65.
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