Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Population 4,800,000
▲ +8% vs Spain average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €8.18 ($8.89) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €32.72 ($35.57) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.45 ($2.67) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €185 ($202) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €30.00 ($32.60) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €79.08 ($85.96) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €22.91 ($24.90) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €22.91 ($24.90) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.00 ($6.52) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €449 ($488) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €312 ($339) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €936 ($1,018) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Barcelona is €2,307 ($2,508) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €857 ($932) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,115 ($1,212) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€312 ($339)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.
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€792 ($861) / moBarcelona is one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €857 ($932), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €312 ($339) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,035 ($2,212) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,551 ($1,686) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Barcelona is €2,307 ($2,508). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,115 ($1,212) per month.