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Benalmádena stands out for climate; it is weaker on housing and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €705 a month (2024).
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Benalmádena stands out for climate; it is weaker on housing and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €705 a month (2024).
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Few residents come from English-speaking or northern European countries, so daily life runs in Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Non-urgent surgery takes longer than in most of Spain (Andalucía-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Figures for Benalmádena itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
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Climate is above average: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 189 days a year — better than 99% of major European cities
Above average: 72 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)Benalmádena · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 189 days a year | better than 99% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CBenalmádena · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.00 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CBenalmádena · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 95.0 nights a year | better than 4% of major European cities |
Connectivity is around the middle: better than most major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 10.5 km — better than 57% of major European cities
Average: 57 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the main airportBenalmádena · 2026-10-21 | 10.5 km | better than 57% of major European cities |
Digital is around the middle: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
5G coverage: 100% — better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 42 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetBenalmádena · 2025 | 96.7% | better than 22% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorBenalmádena · 2025 | 97.5% | better than 27% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageBenalmádena · 2025 | 100% | better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is below average compared with similar cities.
Not ranked: too little comparable evidence yet.
Vehicle thefts: 114 per 100k people — worse than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 39 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesBenalmádena · 2025 | 1.28 per 100k people | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesBenalmádena · 2025 | 53.6 per 100k people | better than 79% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesBenalmádena · 2025 | 102 per 100k people | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsBenalmádena · 2025 | 1,330 per 100k people | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsBenalmádena · 2025 | 114 per 100k people | better than 20% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 14,100 € a year per person — worse than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 26 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personBenalmádena · 2024 | 14,100 € a year per person | better than 25% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rents, change in a year: 5.40% — worse than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 18 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Benalmádena · 2024 | 10.1 €/m² a month | better than 17% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearBenalmádena · 2024 | 5.40% | better than 3% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Benalmádena · 2026-Q2 | 3,783 €/m² | better than 11% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsBenalmádena · 2024 | 6.91% | better than 7% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearBenalmádena · 2026-Q2 | 12.8% | better than 65% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
What we cannot score for Benalmádena yet
Highs around 27° in August, lows around 12° in January. 189 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 95 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3°C | 11.6°C | 47 mm |
| February | 15.7°C | 11.8°C | 38 mm |
| March | 16.8°C | 12.6°C | 83 mm |
| April | 18.1°C | 14.1°C | 48 mm |
| May | 21.0°C | 16.5°C | 30 mm |
| June | 23.9°C | 19.1°C | 5 mm |
| July | 27.1°C | 22.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.4°C | 23.0°C | 3 mm |
| September | 24.9°C | 20.9°C | 21 mm |
| October | 21.9°C | 18.3°C | 52 mm |
| November | 18.5°C | 14.8°C | 60 mm |
| December | 16.5°C | 13.2°C | 46 mm |
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12.8% in Q2 2026
€10.1 per m² a month in 2024
€3,783 per m² in Q2 2026
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Healthcare, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Adults with a university degree, Jobs, Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality, Residents born abroad.
Better nearby for remote workers: La Línea de la Concepción (72), Torremolinos (63), Fuengirola (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle, Residents born abroad.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Better nearby for families with children: Linares (64), Jaén (60), Utrera (56)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average commute (one way), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Jobs, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation, Recorded crime.
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Linares (72), Utrera (66), El Ejido (65)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Jobs, Price level vs EU average, Unemployment.
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Jobs, Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median age, Median gross salary, Residents born abroad, Transport, Unemployment, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Not measured yet: Adults with a university degree, Commute by public transport, Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Median age, Price level vs EU average, Transport, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Adults with a university degree, Commute by public transport, Lifestyle, Median age, Residents born abroad, Transport, Walk most.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Benalmádena as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Benalmádena; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €635 a month
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