Where to Live in Andorra? Which Parish to Choose for Your Profile
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The short answer
For urban life with all services, choose Andorra la Vella or Escaldes-Engordany; for skiing, Canillo, Encamp, La Massana or Ordino; for a residential setting close to Spain and lower advertised prices, Sant Julià de Lòria (4,715.91 €/m² per m² in the Q1 2026).
Which parish for your situation?
| Your profile | Parishes to look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Professional without a car | Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany | Shops, offices, buses |
| Family with children | Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, Encamp | Nearby schools and services |
| Skier | Canillo, Encamp, La Massana, Ordino | Access to the ski areas |
| Looking for quiet | Ordino, La Massana | Villages, nature |
| Link with Spain, tighter budget | Sant Julià de Lòria | Southern border, lower advertised prices |
And the price?
| Parish | Average advertised price, apartments (Q1 2026) |
|---|---|
| Escaldes-Engordany | 10,401.09 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Andorra la Vella | 8,761.90 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
| La Massana | 7,029.91 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Ordino | 6,940.94 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Canillo | 6,326.71 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Encamp (including Pas de la Casa) | 5,703.34 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Sant Julià de Lòria | 4,715.91 €/m²verified on 09/10/2026 |
These are advertised prices (Q1 2026), useful for comparing parishes.
Three tips for choosing
- Test your daily journeys at peak times before signing.
- Visit outside the tourist season, ideally in winter.
- Think about school and work before thinking about the view.
See the detailed comparison of the parishes and the cost of living.
A demographic benchmark
The resident population reached 89,058verified on 12/10/2026 inhabitants at the end of 2025, with growth of 2.3 %verified on 12/10/2026. Canillo grew by 7.3 %verified on 12/10/2026 in 2025 and Andorra la Vella by 1.1 %verified on 12/10/2026: housing demand is not uniform.
How to decide between two parishes
- Compare the asking price per m²: see which parish to choose.
- Test the journey between home and work or school at peak times.
- Visit in two seasons: winter changes everything at altitude.
- Check public transport if you do not have a car: see without a car.
A starting point for each profile
The profiles for Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, Encamp, Canillo, La Massana, Ordino and Sant Julià de Lòria give the figures for each parish.
Frequently asked questions
Where is it best to live in Andorra?
It depends on your daily life: Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany for services, Canillo, Encamp, La Massana and Ordino for the mountains, Sant Julià de Lòria for proximity to Spain.
Which parish is the most pleasant for a family?
The central parishes and Encamp offer schools, shops and healthcare nearby.
Which parish is the most expensive?
According to advertised prices for the Q1 2026, Escaldes-Engordany (10,401.09 €/m²) followed by Andorra la Vella (8,761.90 €/m²).
Going further
Official sources
This information is general and is not personalised legal, tax or financial advice. It is verified as of the date shown and may change.