Alicante vs Torrevieja

Q: Which city has higher rental yield — Alicante or Torrevieja?

Torrevieja offers higher rental yields at 6–9%.

Q: Can foreigners buy property in Alicante and Torrevieja?

Yes — both cities allow foreign property ownership. Requirements differ by country.

Cost of living, investment & lifestyle comparison (2026)

Comparing cost of living, property prices and investment potential.

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Torrevieja

Spain

Hogere huurinkomsten

Torrevieja

Spain

Hogere MERI-score

Alicante

Spain

Torrevieja offers higher rental yield, while Alicante provides more stable EU-based investment.

Vergelijking van de kosten van levensonderhoud

AlicanteTorrevieja

Kostenindex3834

Alleenstaand (excl. huur)€700–1,000€650–950

Koppel (excl. huur)€1,100–1,600€1,000–1,500

Gezin van 4 (excl. huur)€1,600–2,400€1,500–2,200

1-slaapkamer huur (centrum)€600–900€500–800

3-slaapkamer huur (centrum)€900–1,400€750–1,200

Boodschappen€200–300€180–280

Dineren (2 personen)€25–45€20–40

Nutsvoorzieningen€100–150€90–140

Vervoer€35–60€30–55

Vergelijking van investeringen

AlicanteTorrevieja

MERI-score7.4/107.4/10

Huurinkomsten5–8%6–9%

Instapprijs€80,000€65,000

Prijsontwikkeling+3.1%+5.9%

Torrevieja scores higher on MERI (7.4/10), suggesting stronger overall investment fundamentals. Torrevieja leads on rental yield at 6–9%.

Belastingvergelijking

AlicanteTorrevieja

Inkomstenbelasting19–47% income tax19–47% income tax

Alicante applies 19–47% income tax and Torrevieja applies 19–47% income tax. Consider the net yield impact when comparing returns.

Welke stad moet je kiezen?

Choose Alicante if you

prefer premium lifestyle with more amenities
want EU residency and legal framework

Choose Torrevieja if you

want lower cost of living
want EU residency and legal framework
want stronger price momentum

Veelgestelde vragen

Is Alicante goedkoper dan Torrevieja?

No — Torrevieja is more affordable with a cost of living index of 34 compared to Alicante's 38.

Welke stad heeft hogere huurinkomsten — Alicante of Torrevieja?

Torrevieja offers higher rental yields at 6–9%, compared to 5–8% in Alicante.

Hoe verhouden de belastingen zich in Alicante vs Torrevieja?

Alicante (Spain) has 19–47% income tax. Torrevieja (Spain) has 19–47% income tax.

Is Alicante or Torrevieja better for property investment?

It depends on your priorities. Alicante has a higher MERI score (7.4/10) indicating stronger overall fundamentals. Torrevieja offers better rental yields (6–9%). Torrevieja has lower entry prices from €65,000.

Can foreigners buy property in Alicante and Torrevieja?

Yes — both Alicante (Spain) and Torrevieja (Spain) allow foreign property ownership. Requirements and processes differ by country. See our buying guides for detailed information.

→ Verken Alicante → Investeringanalyse voor Alicante → Aankoopgids voor Alicante

→ Verken Torrevieja → Investeringanalyse voor Torrevieja → Aankoopgids voor Torrevieja

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Gegevens gebaseerd op Merilista marktonderzoek, Numbeo en Expatistan. Kosten variëren per locatie en levensstijl.