5.8% above the Spain average
Ranked #255 of 558 cities · More expensive than 54.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Spain average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 1,411/mo ≈ $1,642 | EUR 1,082/mo ≈ $1,259 | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 2,221/mo ≈ $2,584 | EUR 1,685/mo ≈ $1,960 | 23% |
Prices
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.
Barcelona has a composite cost index of 48.6 from 4 independent data sources.
Based on 93 country PLI x 1.076 city factor
Barcelona is average by global standards (ranked #255 of 558 cities). It is 5.8% more expensive than the Spain average, based on 14 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Spain earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,962/month after tax (28.9% effective rate). See full Spain tax calculator →
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