Spain
Cost of Living in Barcelona
Budget €5,000-6,000 upfront for deposit, first month, and agency fees. Eixample, Gràcia, and Poblenou are popular expat neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,700-2,000, Comfortable single $2,600-3,100, Couple $3,800-4,500.
Monthly Total
$3,202
$56,035
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,834
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$46
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/15/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,834
$32,095
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$170
$2,975
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$245
$4,288
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$192
$3,360
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$291
$5,093
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$60
$1,050
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$50
$875
Monthly Total
$3,202
$56,035
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Living in Barcelona
Barcelona has seen 7%+ annual rent increases. The most expensive coastal city in Spain but offers unique beach-city lifestyle. Rental scams estimated at 20% of listings - always verify.
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