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Ciudad Real stands out for healthcare, prosperity and safety; it is weaker on connectivity and climate. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €405 a month (2024).
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Ciudad Real stands out for healthcare, prosperity and safety; it is weaker on connectivity and climate. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €405 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.
Frosty nights are common. Many older Spanish flats are poorly insulated: ask about heating and the winter energy bill.
Almost every home can get gigabit fibre, so working from home is not a gamble on the flat you pick.
Non-urgent surgery takes longer than in most of Spain (Castilla-La Mancha-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Figures for Ciudad Real itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
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Healthcare is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 84.0 years — better than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 75 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyCiudad Real · 2023 | 84.0 years | better than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is above average: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 16,680 € a year per person — better than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personCiudad Real · 2024 | 16,680 € a year per person | better than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Sexual offences: 0.24 per 1,000 people — better than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 67 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesCiudad Real · 2025 | 1.31 per 100k people | better than 25% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeCiudad Real · 2024 | 40.4 per 1,000 people | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesCiudad Real · 2025 | 59.0 per 100k people | better than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesCiudad Real · 2025 | 93.2 per 100k people | better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesCiudad Real · 2024 | 0.24 per 1,000 people | better than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsCiudad Real · 2025 | 1,265 per 100k people | better than 41% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsCiudad Real · 2025 | 18.4 per 100k people | better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Buying price per m²: 1,520 €/m² — better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 66 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Ciudad Real · 2024 | 5.79 €/m² a month | better than 83% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearCiudad Real · 2024 | 3.30% | better than 49% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Ciudad Real · 2026-Q2 | 1,520 €/m² | better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsCiudad Real · 2024 | 4.34% | better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearCiudad Real · 2026-Q2 | 15.7% | better than 38% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by car: 51.2% — better than 84% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 61 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)Ciudad Real · 2021 | 35.5 minutes | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carCiudad Real · 2021 | 51.2% | better than 84% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportCiudad Real · 2021 | 7.00% | better than 15% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: -1.80 points — better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 51 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentCiudad Real · 2025 | 14.1% | better than 31% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearCiudad Real · 2025 | -1.80 points | better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
5G coverage: 100.0% — worse than 74% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 45 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 internetCiudad Real · 2025 | 98.3% | better than 51% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorCiudad Real · 2025 | 98.7% | better than 55% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageCiudad Real · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 26% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is around the middle: behind most major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 90.4 days a year — better than 70% of major European cities
Average: 40 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)Ciudad Real · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 90.4 days a year | better than 70% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CCiudad Real · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 52.9 days a year | better than 3% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CCiudad Real · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 36.9 nights a year | better than 19% of major European cities |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 173 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 airportCiudad Real · 2026-10-21 | 173 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Ciudad Real yet
Highs around 37° in July, lows around 1° in January. 90 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 37 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7°C | 1.1°C | 29 mm |
| February | 14.3°C | 2.3°C | 24 mm |
| March | 16.6°C | 4.3°C | 56 mm |
| April | 19.9°C | 6.8°C | 53 mm |
| May | 25.7°C | 11.0°C | 24 mm |
| June | 31.6°C | 16.0°C | 14 mm |
| July | 36.9°C | 20.1°C | 3 mm |
| August | 35.7°C | 19.8°C | 11 mm |
| September | 29.1°C | 15.3°C | 29 mm |
| October | 23.9°C | 11.2°C | 50 mm |
| November | 16.5°C | 5.7°C | 43 mm |
| December | 13.5°C | 3.2°C | 33 mm |
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74/100 · above average · 20th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
14.1% in 2025
15.7% in Q2 2026
€5.8 per m² a month in 2024
€1,520 per m² in Q2 2026
84.0 years in 2023
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Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
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).
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Guadalajara (56), Toledo (56)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Cuenca (47)
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Ciudad Real as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Ciudad Real; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €394 a month
Compare with Ciudad Real70 m²: €513 a month
Compare with Ciudad Real70 m²: €507 a month
Compare with Ciudad Real70 m²: €419 a month
Compare with Ciudad Real70 m²: €361 a month
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