Top 5 expat cities in
Spain
Generated: 2026-09-26
Country overview
- The ranking prioritizes cities that work for realistic longer-term expat living, not just tourism or size.
- Cost scores are conservatively calibrated against Bratislava; Madrid and prime coastal locations are often pricier for a normal expat standard.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Natural disaster resilience | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Valencia | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 30°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #2 Malaga | 4.7/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 31°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #3 Alicante | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 30°C | 0 km | 7/10 |
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| #4 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 4.7/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 27°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #5 Madrid | 3.7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 33°C | 300 km | 9/10 |
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Religions
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No religion51 %
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Christianity46 %
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Other religions3 %