Salou
Cost of Living
Monthly budget, rent, utilities, groceries, eating out, IBI
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Salou is more expensive than inland Catalonia but cheaper than the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca or Barcelona. The tourism economy inflates some costs — particularly summer rentals and restaurant dining — while other items track the Catalan average.
Purchase: €2,295–2,650/m² mean. A typical 80 m² apartment is €185,000–€210,000; a 120 m² sea-view apartment approaches €300,000+. Villas with pools in Vilafortuny can exceed €400,000.
Rental (long-term): Harder to find. A 2-bedroom apartment might be €750–€1,000/month off-season; holiday rentals in July–August can be €1,500–€3,000/week for similar properties.
Community fees: €80–€250/month depending on services (pool, lift, gardens, concierge).
IBI (property tax): Varies with cadastral value; budget €400–€1,200/year for a typical apartment.
Basura (waste tax): ~€100–€200/year.
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