According to INE, average household consumption expenditure sits at around €1,093 per person or €2,718 per household per month as of 2026 — the highest levels recorded in the past decade, though still below most Western European peers. A single person should budget roughly €1,300-2,200/month including rent nationally, rising in Madrid/Barcelona where €2,000/month covers basics with little room for savings. City-center one-bedroom rents run €900-1,500/month in Madrid or Barcelona; average rent per square metre (Jan 2026) was €24.0 in Barcelona, €23.1 in Madrid, and €13.9 in Valencia. Groceries for one person run €200-300/month; combined electricity, gas, water, and rubbish collection average €100-150/month per flat, with electricity alone averaging around €65/month in early 2026.