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Benidorm stands out for jobs, climate and transport; it is weaker on connectivity and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €591 a month (2024).
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Benidorm stands out for jobs, climate and transport; it is weaker on connectivity and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €591 a month (2024).
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Practical conclusions we draw from Benidorm’s figures. They are inferences, not official statistics: each says what it rests on.
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 or Valencian.
Valencian is an official language alongside Spanish. Expect it on signs, at the town hall and in state schools.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Thefts without violence happen 2.4 times as often as in the typical Spanish city. Keep phones and bags close in busy areas and on public transport.
People born abroad are in work less often than people born in Spain across Comunitat Valenciana. Remote income or a job offer makes the move far easier.
Figures for Benidorm itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
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Jobs is above average: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 7.91% — better than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 74 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentBenidorm · 2025 | 7.91% | better than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearBenidorm · 2025 | -1.19 points | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is above average: in the top quarter of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 155 days a year — better than 95% of major European cities
Above average: 69 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)Benidorm · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 155 days a year | better than 95% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CBenidorm · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.00 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CBenidorm · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 122 nights a year | better than 0% of major European cities |
Transport is above average: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Average commute (one way): 30.5 minutes — better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 69 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute (one way)Benidorm · 2021 | 30.5 minutes | better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carBenidorm · 2021 | 49.3% | better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportBenidorm · 2021 | 7.30% | better than 19% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 83.5 years — better than 58% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 58 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyBenidorm · 2023 | 83.5 years | better than 58% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes that can get gigabit internet: 95.7% — worse than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 33 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 internetBenidorm · 2025 | 95.7% | better than 15% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorBenidorm · 2025 | 97.6% | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageBenidorm · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 61% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is below average: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent growth a year, over 3 years: 6.32% — worse than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 28 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Benidorm · 2024 | 8.45 €/m² a month | better than 42% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearBenidorm · 2024 | 3.90% | better than 24% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Benidorm · 2026-Q2 | 3,216 €/m² | better than 21% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsBenidorm · 2024 | 6.32% | better than 14% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearBenidorm · 2026-Q2 | 15.7% | better than 39% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Recorded crime: 78.9 per 1,000 people — worse than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 17 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesBenidorm · 2025 | 1.29 per 100k people | better than 26% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeBenidorm · 2024 | 78.9 per 1,000 people | better than 5% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesBenidorm · 2025 | 203 per 100k people | better than 15% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesBenidorm · 2025 | 119 per 100k people | better than 47% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesBenidorm · 2024 | 0.65 per 1,000 people | better than 12% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsBenidorm · 2025 | 2,793 per 100k people | better than 7% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsBenidorm · 2025 | 72.4 per 100k people | better than 43% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is weak: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 12,962 € a year per person — worse than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 14 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 personBenidorm · 2024 | 12,962 € a year per person | better than 14% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 48.1 km — worse than 100% of major European cities
Weak: 0 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 airportBenidorm · 2026-10-21 | 48.1 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Benidorm yet
Highs around 29° in August, lows around 11° in January. 155 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 122 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0°C | 10.7°C | 48 mm |
| February | 15.3°C | 11.0°C | 25 mm |
| March | 16.3°C | 12.0°C | 69 mm |
| April | 17.8°C | 13.5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 21.2°C | 16.8°C | 32 mm |
| June | 25.1°C | 20.7°C | 17 mm |
| July | 28.2°C | 23.8°C | 7 mm |
| August | 28.7°C | 24.6°C | 22 mm |
| September | 26.2°C | 22.5°C | 66 mm |
| October | 23.1°C | 19.2°C | 52 mm |
| November | 19.0°C | 15.0°C | 58 mm |
| December | 16.5°C | 12.5°C | 44 mm |
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62/100 · above average · 46th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
7.9% in 2025
15.7% in Q2 2026
€8.4 per m² a month in 2024
€3,217 per m² in Q2 2026
83.5 years in 2023
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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, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Vila-real (62), Alcoy (61), Castellón de la Plana (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Alicante (70), Valencia (62), Castellón de la Plana (55)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for high earners and investors: San Vicente del Raspeig (58), Torrent (57), Paterna (54)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Better nearby for remote workers: Paterna (65), Valencia (61), Sagunto (57)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Better nearby for families with children: Alcoy (57), Castellón de la Plana (56), Elda (54)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Paterna (64), Valencia (59), Alicante (54)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Better nearby for students: Alicante (56), Castellón de la Plana (52), Elche (52)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Benidorm as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Benidorm; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €380 a month
Compare with Benidorm70 m²: €315 a month
Compare with Benidorm70 m²: €381 a month
Compare with Benidorm70 m²: €497 a month
Compare with Benidorm70 m²: €315 a month
Compare with Benidorm70 m²: €366 a month
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