settling-in
What does it cost to live in the Balearics in 2026?
Housing, groceries, energy, salaries: what it really costs to live in the Balearics in 2026, island by island. Budget from about 2,400 euros a month for a couple in Palma.
Renting a home in the Balearics: how not to get caught out
2026 prices, the temporada contract trap, deposits and scams: everything you need to rent in the Balearics without getting caught out.
How to get your NIE number in the Balearic Islands
Your NIE in the Balearics made simple: form EX-15, the modelo 790 fee, a cita previa, and above all the right office depending on whether you live on Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera.
Moving to the Balearic Islands: your first 90 days
The week-by-week roadmap to settle in the Balearics over your first 90 days: a roof first, then empadronamiento, your NIE and residency, IB-Salut healthcare, and finally the bank, energy, transport and school.
How to open a bank account in the Balearic Islands
Three documents open a Spanish account in the Balearics: your passport, your NIE (or a non-resident certificate), and proof of address. Opening is free, and one island bank founded in 1880 is worth a look before you rush to the big chains.