Living in Spain — City guides

A list of Spanish cities with practical data for anyone planning a move: real housing costs (shared room and own flat), monthly transport pass, available immigration offices, and local labour market specialities. Madrid and Barcelona absorb the bulk of immigrants; Valencia, Seville and Bilbao are growing fast. The choice matters because the wait for an immigration appointment varies from weeks to months depending on the office.

Housing prices update on the 1st and 22nd of each month from public real estate portals. Immigration office figures come from the Ministry's latest official census.

Each city sheet also includes local economy notes, regional aid for new residents, and direct links to the electronic portal of the corresponding immigration office.