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Getafe, Spain

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,794
Retiree Score
70.3
Safety Index
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Living in Getafe is a mixed bag. The city has spent over a decade in Spain's top football division, but its 14,400-seat stadium and modest population of 182,000 belie its outsized ambitions. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the club even once producing a pornographic film to boost its small fanbase. And while Getafe enjoys rivalries with nearby Madrid giants like Real and Atlético, the "South Madrid Derby" against Leganés hints at underlying tensions. Overall, this hardscrabble city is best suited for die-hard football fans willing to navigate its quirks.

Can I afford Getafe?

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Getafe

You could save

1,206/mo

Savings Rate40%

Monthly Costs

Rent $971
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$823

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
40/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Spain Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
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Healthcare
50
Walkability
50
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Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$17
Meal (Mid-range) $90
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $202
Mobile Plan (mo) $18
Gym (mo) *$81
Cinema Ticket $10

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $777
1BR Outside (mo) *$643
3BR Center (mo) $1,258
3BR Outside (mo) *$986

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
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Getafe has a population of approximately 183,218 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,427 per month in Getafe, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $971/month.

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