City Guide
Spain’s most beautiful city, stunning beaches, world-class food, and European elegance. Expensive and rainy, but worth it for the quality of life. Small but perfect.
At A Glance
- One bedroom rent
- €1,350a month, city centre
- Two bedroom rent
- €1,750a month, city centre
- Climate
- Green and rainy22° in summer, 9° in winter
- Rainy days
- 130a year
- People
- 186,000Basque Country
What a month costs
| Household | A tight month | A comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| One person | €2,300 | €3,100 |
| A couple | €2,850 | €4,050 |
| A family of four | €4,150 | €5,800 |
Rent, utilities, food, health cover, transport and phones, after tax. The family figure assumes a two bedroom flat, cover for everyone and a school allowance. All of it is an estimate built from September 2026 asking prices, not a promise.
What people love
- Most beautiful beaches in Spain (La Concha)
- Best food scene in the world (3 Michelin star restaurants)
- Incredibly walkable
- Very safe
- Stunning architecture
- European vibe (close to France)
- High quality of life
What to go in knowing
- Very expensive (most expensive after Barcelona)
- LOTS of rain — one of the wettest cities in Spain, with rain on roughly a third of days
- Small city (can feel limiting)
- Basque language barrier
- Limited job market
- Touristy in summer
Rents are typical city centre asking prices in September 2026 and move with the market. Everything here is a guide, not a promise.
