How much do you need to earn to live here, after Spain takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Spain's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Seville is roughly €1,523/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €1,973/month gross (€1,574 net after ~20% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €700 Cheapest neighborhood (Macarena) | €950 Median neighborhood | €1,000 Premium neighborhood (Los Remedios) |
| Groceries | €240 | €288 | €360 |
| Transport | €38 | €38 | €38 |
| Utilities | €112 | €112 | €112 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €155 | €186 | €233 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,245 | €1,574 | €1,743 |
€1,523/month gross
€1,973/month gross
€2,208/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Seville.
Macarena
15 min by bus
€700 - €850
Nervión
12 min by metro
€800 - €950
Triana
12 min by walk
€850 - €1,050
Los Remedios
15 min by bus
€900 - €1,100
Casco Antiguo
5 min by walk
€900 - €1,100
Triana
12 min by walk
€850 - €1,050
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Spain's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,523/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Seville. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €1,973/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Spain.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Seville is approximately €920/month. Rents range from €700 in Macarena to €1,100 in Los Remedios.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Seville cost approximately €240. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Spain are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,523/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 18%. At the comfortable level of €1,973/month, it rises to approximately 20%. This includes income tax and social contributions.