Cheapest Cities Near Barcelona (2026)

Barcelona has a cost of living index of 69 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH56% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $950/mo on rent
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2
Buenos Aires, AR56% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $900/mo on rent
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3
Oaxaca, MX53% cheaper
COL: 321BR: $400/moSave $900/mo on rent
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4
Da Nang, VN51% cheaper
COL: 341BR: $350/moSave $950/mo on rent
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5
Medellín, CO49% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $500/moSave $800/mo on rent
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6
Marrakech, MA49% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $430/moSave $870/mo on rent
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7
Hanoi, VN46% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $450/moSave $850/mo on rent
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8
Cebu City, PH46% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $400/moSave $900/mo on rent
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Barcelona at a glance

69
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,300
1BR rent
per month
—
Home price
median
21.5%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Madrid, ESCOL: 65Valencia, ESCOL: 72Seoul, KRCOL: 73Taipei, TWCOL: 63

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only