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It has a walkability score of 7/10 and a safety score of 9/10. It is considered an established local neighbourhood." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are property prices like in Mercadal, Girona?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Property prices in Mercadal have grown +12% over the last 12 months. Gross rental yields range from 4.7–6.8%. Source: RelocateIQ market analysis, August 2026." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the price per square metre for this property in Mercadal?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This property is priced at €21/m² for 86m²." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does the cost of living in Girona compare to London?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Girona is significantly more affordable than London. A couple can expect to save 40–60% on monthly living costs compared to London, with lower food, transport, utilities and leisure costs. Property purchase prices are typically 50–70% lower than equivalent London properties. Source: RelocateIQ cost intelligence, August 2026." } } ] } ] --- ## See this property the way you'd actually live in it. Two quick details so the numbers reflect _your_ situation. Your UK postcode (or first part) 💡 Enter your full UK postcode for figures that reflect your actual area. Without it we use national averages only. [Find my postcode →](https://www.royalmail.com/find-a-postcode)I'm not from the UK Life stage 🧳 Moving solo Single or independent 👫 Couple Two of you relocating 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Children coming too 🌅 Retiring Semi or fully retired Your current housing in the UK 🔑 Renting I pay rent every month 🏠 Own with mortgage I have a mortgage I'm still paying ✓ Own outright No mortgage — I own my home Total comfortable life · all-in monthly £2,800 UK €1,480 Girona Save 55% Estimated savings vs your current life Year 1 £18,504 3 years £55,512 5 years £92,520 That's enough to buy a property outright in many Spanish cities Show me this property → No account needed · Nothing stored without your permission [RelocateIQ](/) [Spain](/spain)[Compare](/compare) ComparisonNeighbourhoodDaily costsGetting aroundLocal lifeMarketCalculatorsPracticalities 🔖 Save📷 View photo[View on Idealista ↗](https://www.idealista.com/inmueble/108901113/) To rent # 2-bed apartment in Mercadal, Girona — €1,790 / mo Flat / apartment in Calle Figuerola, Eixample, Girona 2 beds 3 baths 86 m² Floor 1 [Looking to buy in Mercadal? View district → ](/spain/girona/mercadal) - Mercadal, Girona - Rent ~€925/mo - low expat community · Walkability 7/10 Your personalised cost comparison will appear here The neighbourhood ## What Mercadal is actually like Mercadal has a low expat density by Girona standards. The foreign residents who do settle here tend to be European professionals — primarily French, German, and British nationals — drawn by the district's proximity to Girona's university and hospital rather than by any expat-cluster dynamic. There is no dominant expat enclave; instead, foreign residents integrate into a predominantly Spanish-speaking neighbourhood. Cafés like Tramuntana Girona and ONIRIA CAFÈ function as informal meeting points where both locals and international residents overlap, though neither operates as an expat-specific social hub (RelocateIQ local data, April 2026). The majority of residents are middle-income Spanish families, university staff, and healthcare workers employed at the nearby Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta. The social mix skews towards settled, owner-occupying households rather than transient renters. English-language services are present but limited — 26 English-language services are recorded across the district — which means new arrivals who don't speak Spanish or Catalan will encounter friction in day-to-day admin and healthcare interactions (RelocateIQ local data, April 2026). Studios in Mercadal start at a median purchase price of €97,500, making them the entry point for first-time buyers or investors seeking yield. One-bedroom apartments sit at €148,750, two-beds at €210,000, and three-beds at €292,500. For larger family homes, four-bedroom properties have a median purchase price of €396,000, rising to €560,000 for five-bedroom-plus stock. Gross rental yields are healthy across all formats, ranging from 5.2%–6.8% on studios up to 6.5%–8% on the largest properties — figures that compare favourably against many other Girona districts (Fotocasa, April 2026). Best for - ✓ Families with children - ✓ Local professionals - ✓ First-time buyers Not for - × Nightlife seekers - × Budget short-lets - × Luxury hunters Walkability 7.0/10 Transit 6.0/10 Safety 9.0/10 Family 8.0/10 Nightlife 3.0/10 Green space 6.0/10 Value 8.0/10 Cost of life ## What life actually costs in Girona Monthly estimates · compared to London Eating Out €250 vs £400 in London −38% Groceries €240 vs £340 in London −29% Transport €50 vs £180 in London −72% Utilities €140 vs £205 in London −32% Internet €35 vs £50 in London −30% Gym €45 vs £70 in London −36% Morning coffee €1.36 per cup · vs London price −44% Draught beer €2.55 per pint · vs London price −44% Figures are city-level monthly estimates. Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index 2024, updated quarterly. Getting around ## How connected is Mercadal? Platja de Lloret de Mar 🚌 92 min transit 🚗 45 min drive Girona-Costa Brava Airport 🚌 93 min transit 🚗 21 min drive Plaça de la Independència, Girona 🚶 5 min walk 🚌 5 min transit 🚗 5 min drive Girona Train Station 🚶 10 min walk 🚌 5 min transit 🚗 7 min drive Nearest metro: Badalona Pompeu Fabra · 76325m €1,790 ⚠ Approximate [Open in Maps ↗](https://maps.google.com/?q=41.9851839,2.8227884) Market intelligence ## The Mercadal property market Price growth · last 12 months +12.0% 2026 forecast +6.8% Market conditions Mercadal is best characterized as a tight, mature, mid-marke… 📅 Market data last verified: 13 July 2026 [🗺️ Full neighbourhood guide Schools · cafés · expat life · what it's really like › ](/spain/girona/mercadal) Monitoring Week of 2026-07-13 ### Buy Monitoring Active listings 2 Median price €287,500 €2,892/m² Avg days on market — Weeks of supply — ### Rent Monitoring Active listings 1 Median price €1,790 /month Avg days on market — Weeks of supply — District intelligence · RelocateIQ Run the numbers ## Calculators for your situation 🏦 Mortgage calculator What would monthly payments be? 🛒 Cost of living How far does your income go here? ⚖️ Beckham Law calculator Remote worker? See your tax saving PRACTICALITIES ## What renting here actually involves Deposit Spanish law limits deposits to 1 month's rent for residential properties. Landlords sometimes request an additional month as guarantee. Expect 1–2 months upfront: approximately €1,850 for this property. Contract Standard Spanish rental contracts run for 5 years minimum (7 if landlord is a company). You can leave after 6 months with 30 days notice. Contracts must be in Spanish — always use a bilingual version. NIE & Padrón You will need an NIE number to sign a rental contract in Spain. Register on the Padrón (local census) within 3 months of arriving — this unlocks healthcare, schools and local services. [Looking to buy in Mercadal instead? 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