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Living in Girona

Spain · mediterranean

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Girona is a compact city of roughly 103,000 people near the mountains in Spain. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,750. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, cycling, art and culture.

This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space.

Girona at a glance: cost, climate, safety

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People
~103,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,800
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
5/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love living in Girona

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food5/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+47%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
₿ Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required

Spain has no mandate and coverage above 95 per cent, which is the argument its health service makes against one.

If you skip them: Nothing, although a judge can order a vaccination during an outbreak.

Exemptions: Not needed.

Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +47% in the last 5 years.

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What to know before moving to Girona

⚠️ The downsides of living in Girona

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

Where is Girona?

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Girona, Spain?

A typical month in Girona costs around $1,750, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.

Is Girona, Spain safe?

Arcadia rates personal safety in Girona at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.

What is the internet like in Girona?

Internet in Girona is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.

What is the weather like in Girona?

Girona has a mediterranean climate. Mountains are close by.

Is healthcare good in Girona?

Healthcare in Girona is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.

How easy is it to move to Spain?

Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Spain at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.

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