The ultimate guide to the cost of living in Seville

Have you decided to move to Seville, a city built by Hercules? Plan your budget by finding out the cost of rent, transport, groceries, and more.

Jale

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Updated on 12 Aug 2024

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Living

Moving to Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is a fantastic idea for students and young expats as the city has reliable transportation, rich architecture, a relaxed lifestyle, and a very affordable cost of living.

If you've decided to live in Seville, a city rumoured to have been built by Hercules himself, we’ve broken down the cost of living in Seville into 4 essential expenses. This way you’ll have all the information you need for preparing your budget.

1. Housing
2. Grocery
3. Leisure activities
4. Transportation

The cost of living in Seville is very low, even when compared to the rest of Spain’s cities, like Barcelona or Madrid. Without rent, a single person can live on €671 monthly. When it comes to accommodation, expect to pay €884 for a small apartment in the city centre. So with a total monthly cost of €1,551, you can afford to live in Seville comfortably. But if you're a student and planning to share a room with housemates, this number can go down to €1,000 per month.

Unlike Barcelona, Madrid, or Valencia, studios aren’t very popular in Seville. This’s because prices for small apartments are already affordable. To give you an overview of rent prices:

1. Furnished private room with utilities shared with 3 other housemates (best for students): €250-€350.
2. Furnished small apartment with utilities (best for singles, couples, or new graduates): €884.

These prices are just the average rental prices across Seville neighborhoods. If you choose to live outside the centre, prices will be even more affordable.

But be cautious of rental scams! Even though the accommodation cost is very affordable in Seville, it doesn’t mean unrealistically low rent prices are real. To avoid rental scams, use a trusted service, like HousingAnywhere.

How much you’ll pay for groceries depends on your diet and where you’ll be shopping. Luckily, Seville has many options for affordable and fresh groceries: you can shop at supermarket chains for generic products, such as Carrefour, local convenience stores for more affordable dairy and meat products, ultramarinos, or at local markets for fresh fruit and vegetables.

Below you’ll find average prices for common food products in Seville.

Seville has a vibrant culture and endless entertainment options. Eating tapas, enjoying flamenco shows, and drinking sangrias are part of the routine in Seville.

Expect to pay prices below for your leisure time in Seville.

Restuarants and cafes:

Leasure time:

Public transport: Seville has affordable means of transportation such as metro, tram, and bus. A single one-way metro, bus, and tram ticket will cost €1.40 and an unlimited day past will cost €4.50. In addition, you can purchase a Bonobus card — 10 trips cost €6. A monthly unlimited public transportation subscription will cost €32.

Cycling: Exploring Seville by bike is easy since the bike lanes are mostly flat. A weekly pass for shared cycles costs just €5.

Taxis: Compared to other cities like Barcelona and Madrid, taxis are cheaper in Seville. The base fare is €1.50 and then €1.03 per km.

Personal cars: Buying a new Volkswagen golf will cost around €21,000. Alternatively, you can find cheaper cars in the secondhand market. The average petrol price is €1.71 per liter. So if you want to fill the tank, it’ll cost you only €40. In Seville, you can find many free parking spots. If you’re in the center, try Porvenir street or Cardenal Bueno Monreal street, where you can empty parking spots. Otherwise, parking in public places costs €0.45 for 35 minutes and €1.70 for 2 hours.

Finding a rental home in Seville means getting the perks of both worlds: the fast pace and attractions of a metropolis and the charm and convenience of a small town.

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