Cost of Wintering in Jávea

The cost of wintering in Jávea is significantly lower than equivalent time in the Netherlands, UK or Germany – which is one of the main reasons so many Northern Europeans choose it. The exact total depends on the size of your rental, your lifestyle and how often you eat out.

Below is a realistic monthly budget for a couple wintering in a 2–3 bedroom property between November and March.

• Rent (apartment, all in): €800–€1,200
• Groceries: €400–€600
• Eating out (8–12 times): €300–€500
• Car rental (long-term): €450–€650
• Utilities (if not included): €100–€200
• Healthcare/insurance: €100–€200
• Activities, gym, hobbies: €100–€200
• Total: €2,250–€3,550 / month

Two-bed apartment: €700–€1,200/month. Three-bed villa with pool: €1,200–€2,500/month. Sea-view villas command 20–30% premium. Booking direct via the owner avoids agency fees.

Tapas €2–€4, beer €2.50, glass of wine €3, three-course menu del día €15–€20, dinner at a beach restaurant €30–€45 per person.

Book direct with owners; rent for the full season for better rates; shop at Lidl and Mercadona; eat the menu del día at lunch; use the public bus where possible.

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