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Cost of Living for Students: Madrid vs Barcelona vs Valencia vs Granada

The difference between Spain's big two and its cheaper cities is mostly rent. Transport is cheap everywhere for young people, and supermarket food costs about the same across the country.

Anna Pukshanskaya, co-founder of EdumappleBy Anna Pukshanskaya · co-founder of Edumapple
Last checked October 24, 2026 · our method

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CityA monthTransport
Madrid₹95,600–1.6 lakhAbono Joven about €10 a month
Barcelona₹95,600–1.6 lakhT-jove €45.50 for 90 days
Valencia₹74,400–1.1 lakhYouth discounts on metro and bus
Granada₹63,800–95,600Walkable centre, bus pass

Fees matter as much: a Madrid public master's costs about €5,044, a Granada one about €820. See fees by region.

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