Cost of Living in Barcelona, Catalonia (2026)
COL Index
69
100 = US avg
1BR Rent
$1,300
per month
Median HHI
—
per year
State Tax
21.5%
income tax
Full cost breakdown
| Category | Barcelona |
|---|---|
| 🏠 HousingQ1 2026 | |
| Studio rent/mo | $950 |
| 1BR rent/mo | $1,300 |
| 2BR rent/mo | $2,000 |
| Median home price | — |
| 🛒 Food & GroceriesQ1 2026 | |
| Groceries index (100 = US avg) | — |
| Budget meal (1 person) | $14 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $60 |
| 🚌 TransportationQ1 2026 | |
| Monthly transit pass/mo | — |
| Gas price/gal | — |
| Car insurance/mo | — |
| ⚡ UtilitiesQ1 2026 | |
| Utilities bundle (elec + gas + water)/mo | $100 |
| Internet/mo | $35 |
| 💰 Income & TaxesQ1 2026 | |
| Median household income/yr | — |
| State income tax rate | 21.5% |
| Sales tax (combined) | 21.0% |
| 📊 OverviewQ1 2026 | |
| Overall COL index (100 = US avg) | 69 |
| Walk score / 100 | 85 |
Is Barcelona affordable on your salary?
How rent burden (1BR) changes across income levels. Under 30% is comfortable; above 40% is tight.
$40K
~$2,012/mo take-home
65% rent burden · Difficult
$50K
~$2,265/mo take-home
57% rent burden · Difficult
$60K
~$2,718/mo take-home
48% rent burden · Difficult
$75K
~$3,397/mo take-home
38% rent burden · Tight
$80K
~$3,623/mo take-home
36% rent burden · Tight
$100K
~$4,529/mo take-home
29% rent burden · Manageable
$120K
~$5,005/mo take-home
26% rent burden · Comfortable
$150K
~$6,256/mo take-home
21% rent burden · Very comfortable
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Data: Zillow Observed Rent Index, BLS, Numbeo, Tax Foundation, US Census ACS · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only