Spain

About average for Europe.

Spain is pricier than 22 of 41 European countries — roughly 8% above the European median of $1,715/mo.

The city you choose shifts your budget — Donostia / San Sebastián ($2,468) runs 1.5× Murcia ($1,666).

The one thing to watch: wildfires.

Spain is less safe than 24 of 41 European countries — a notch below the European median (3.1/5).

Wildfires: highest in Sevilla, far calmer elsewhere — a local risk, not a national one.

Mobility in Spain depends on the city — Huelva leads, Marbella trails.

Spain is easier to get around than 25 of 41 European countries — a notch above the European median (2.9/5).

Huelva reaches 4.5 while Marbella sits at 1.6 — choose by city, not by country.

Culture in Spain concentrates in its big cities — Barcelona leads, Marbella is lighter.

Spain is richer in culture than 32 of 41 European countries — a notch above the European median (3.6/5).

Barcelona reaches 4.4 while Marbella sits at 2.4 — check the specific city, not the country.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is Spain's busiest gateway.

Spain is busier than 83 of 87 countries worldwide. It sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

24 major airports handle about 315M passengers a year. Tap any to see its nearest cities and how far they are.