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Alicante, Spain
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One of Spain's cheapest coastal cities; sunny, affordable lifestyle
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Alicante climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 12,910 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 332 Mbps | 321 Mbps | 13 ms | 11,438 |
| Mobile | 115 Mbps | 21.2 Mbps | 45 ms | 1,472 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $844 | EUR 728 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,871 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,067 | EUR 2,645 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,983 | EUR 1,710 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,027 | EUR 886 |
| 1BR outside center | $857 | EUR 739 |
| 3BR city center | $1,583 | EUR 1,365 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,435 | EUR 1,238 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $404 | EUR 349 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $206 | EUR 178 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $63.77 | EUR 55.00 |
| Fast food combo | $11.59 | EUR 10.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $7.80 | EUR 6.73 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.24 | EUR 1.93 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $151 | EUR 130 |
| Phone plan / mo | $19 | EUR 16.15 |
| Internet / mo | $30 | EUR 26.02 |
| Gym membership / mo | $42 | EUR 36.13 |
| Cinema ticket | $9.56 | EUR 8.25 |
| Preschool / mo | $762 | EUR 657 |
| International school / yr | $9,732 | EUR 8,394 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $36,521 | EUR 31,500 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Spain
Country-level research that applies to living in Alicante — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen (visa-free for US/UK/CA/AU) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) — income requirement €2,849/mo (200% SMI, 2026) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 (renounce-US rule applies, Ibero-American exceptions) |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 47% top (regional) — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Spain profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo