Cost of Living in Barcelona
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Barcelona, Spain.
Overall, the cost of living in Barcelona is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 50 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)48
Groceries index56
Dining out index54
Transport index40
Utilities index50
Median annual salary$28,000
Minimum wage$8.50/hr
Est. monthly childcare$420
Est. monthly healthcare premium$80
YoY inflation3.2%
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