Cost of Living in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona has a cost of living index of 76/100 (New York = 100). It is 24% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

76/100
Cost Index
$2,500/mo
Median Income
73/100
Safety Index
mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,260/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$950/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.25/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.6/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.64/kg
Dining OutScore: 52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$15.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.1/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$54/month
One-Way Ticket$3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.57/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$57/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
HealthcareScore: 72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$90/visit
Dentist Visit$110/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 54/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10.1/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 51/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$52/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$24/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9.5/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$21.5/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 56/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Eixample, Gothic Quarter, Gracia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barcelona cheap to live in?

Barcelona has a cost of living index of 76/100, where New York = 100. It is 24% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,520–$2,128 per month.

How much does rent cost in Barcelona?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Barcelona costs approximately $1,260/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $950/month.

Is Barcelona good for digital nomads?

Barcelona has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Barcelona?

The median net monthly salary in Barcelona is approximately $2,500 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Barcelona compare to New York for cost of living?

Barcelona (cost index 76) is 24% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $600/month by moving from New York to Barcelona.

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