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Cost of Living
Cost of living
in Andorra
The first thing most people weigh before moving abroad is the cost of living. This is a realistic breakdown of what daily life in Andorra actually costs.
Housing
Renting or buying, housing is the largest line in any budget. Rents run from €800 to €3,000 a month depending on the parish and the size, and extras like parking or storage push the figure up.
- Studio outside the centre: €800–€1,500 / month
- Unfurnished 2-bed in Encamp: around €1,700 / month
- Buy a modern 2-bed apartment: €250,000–€400,000
- Price per m²: apartments €3,268 · townhouses & chalets €2,700–€3,000 · land €727
Food & restaurants
Andorra produces very little of its own food: almost everything is imported from Spain and France. Even so, supermarket prices stay competitive and eating out is good value.
- Chicken €9/kg · rice €1.25/kg · pasta €1.20/kg · milk €0.85/L · bread €1.20
- Apples €1.90/kg · local cheese €17/kg · domestic beer €2.00
- Everyday restaurant in Andorra la Vella: €8–€15 per person — two courses, dessert and a drink
- Upscale dining: €25–€50 per person
Utilities
Predictable monthly running costs, and one of the reasons the everyday works out cheaper here than in most of Europe.
- Community charges: around €1,000 / year
- Internet (up to 300 Mbps): €39 / month
- Electricity: €80–€90 / month
Transport
A car is the norm and public transport is cheap. The country is small enough that journeys rarely eat into the day.
- Vehicle fees: €150 / year
- Third-party car insurance: €350 / year
- Petrol €1.43/L · diesel €1.45/L
- Monthly bus pass: €70
Schooling
Public schooling is free for residents. Private international schools are the paid option, and even those come in cheaper than comparable European countries.
- Public schools: free for residents
- Private international school: €7,450–€12,750 / year
- Summer school: €875/month (day) · €1,975/month (boarding)
Leisure
Sport and entertainment stay affordable. Prices swing with the venue — a hotel bar will not charge what the place around the corner does.
- Resident ski season pass: €380
- Gym: €40 / month
- Local wine €4–€10 · coffee €1.25 · cinema €7
The bottom line
Most people find prices in Andorra 10–25% lower than in most European countries — largely down to the low tax rates. Inflation stays tightly controlled, and for reference the minimum wage is €1,286.13 per month.
Where the money actually goes
Housing is the line that decides your budget; everything else is broadly predictable. If you are weighing a move, those two pages are the ones worth reading next.
See how Andorra's tax system works →See where to live in Andorra →
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