A new study has identified the ten most affordable Spanish places to live for digital nomads, with Ávila topping the list. Travel specialists at Why This Place examined the average cost of numerous aspects in each Spanish city, including rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center, utilities, food, and transportation. The cost of each factor was summed for each city to determine the most affordable cities.
| Rank | City | Total Monthly Cost |
| 1 | Ávila | 470.14 |
| 2 | Ferrol | 580.35 |
| 3 | Huesca | 590.00 |
| 4 | Ourense | 658.04 |
| 5 | Cáceres | 671.16 |
| 6 | Santiago de Compostela | 678.50 |
| 7 | Jaén | 685.65 |
| 8 | Torrevieja | 710.36 |
| 9 | Jerez | 716.17 |
| 10 | Gandia | 725.77 |
10. Gandia
Gandia comes in at number ten, costing 725.97 overall. The city, which is situated on the Mediterranean coast of eastern Spain, offers a variety of beaches where you may enjoy the weekend sun, including Playa Gandia. Additionally, an average one-way transportation ticket is only 1.24.
9. Jerez
Jerez follows in position nine with a total of 716.39. The old town is a great place to explore, especially Plaza de la Yebra and Plaza del Arenal, where you can find a variety of tapas bars and get a morning cappuccino for just 1.65.
8. Torrevieja
Torrevieja, with a cost of 685.75, is ranked seventh. A drink typically costs 2.80 in Torrevieja, which is located on the Costa Blanca, and it boasts a thriving nightlife.
7. Jaén
Jaén, which is in seventh place, costs only 685.75. Take advantage of low prices at the city’s restaurants, which offer mostly classic Spanish and Mediterranean dishes and cost an average of 11.79 per person.
6. Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is in sixth place overall with a total cost of 678.59. Parque de la Alameda and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela are just two of the city’s many attractions, and getting around won’t set you back much either; a one-way transport ticket typically costs 1.24.
5. Cáceres
Cáceres comes in fifth place overall, taking a total of 671.22. Cáceres was officially named a World Heritage City in 1986. It has several lovely, cobbled avenues as well as numerous Renaissance palaces. Cappuccinos can be purchased for as cheap as 1.58 here
3. Huesca
Huesca, with a total cost of 589.80, is the third-cheapest city in Spain. There is so much culture in the city! Here, utilities cost an average of 99.04 per month, which is really affordable.
2. Ferrol
Ferrol comes in second place, with a total cost of 580.17. Ferrol, located on the Atlantic coast of northwestern Spain, is a little city with abundance of wonderful cuisine and drink.
1. Ávila
Ávila is the most affordable city in Spain for digital nomads. You won’t have to worry about going over your budget because the entire cost is only 469.99, and this city has the lowest rent in comparison to the others at only 310.46 a month.