Spain
Barcelona
6.5/10
Overview
This page brings together key travel info to help you get oriented quickly.
Explore the cost of living in different areas, find practical tips, discover helpful apps and services, and get a feel for local customs before you arrive.
New details are being added regularly to keep it as useful as possible.
Cost Of Living
👤 Single Nomad incl. Rent
$4,391.52 per month
👨👩👧👦 Expat Family of Four incl. Rent
$7,322.39 per month
🍽️ Cheap Meal for 1
$17.59
🍽️ 3-Course Dinner for 2
$70.36
🍺 Domestic Beer at a Bar
$4.69 0.5 liter draught
💧 Bottle of Water
$0.90 1.5 liter bottle
☕ Cappuccino
$2.90 regular
🏠 1-Bedroom Rental in City Center
$1,572.55 per month
🏠 1-Bedroom Rental outside City Center
$1,284.06 per month
🏢 3-Bedroom Rental in City Center
$2,635.41 per month
🏢 3-Bedroom Rental outside City Center
$2,020.27 per month
Demographics
👥 Metro Population
5,474,482 people
🗣️ Languages
Spanish 80%, Catalan 10%, Other 10%
🫱🏻🫲🏽 Ethnicities
White 84%, Other 10%, Black 6%
⛪ Religions
Christian 60%, Non-religious 30%, Other 10%
Mobile & Internet
📱 Best Mobile Carrier
Movistar
💻 Average Fixed Broadband Speed
279.77 mbps
💻 Average Mobile Internet Speed
161.42 mbps
💻 Home Internet Plan
$36.75 60+ mbps, unlimited data
📱 Mobile Plan w/Calls & 10GB+ Data
$22.50 per month
Money
💵 Local Currency
EUR
📈 Inflation Rate
5.01 %
📈 Real GDP Per Capita (PPP)
48,685.50 per year
Transport
✈️ Best Domestic Airline
Vueling
🚕 Best Ride Sharing App
Free Now
⛽ Cost of Gasoline
$1.82 1 liter
Traveler Information
🌐 Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
🌞 Days of Rain Per Year
78
🚰 Tap Water Drinkability
Drinkable
🔌 Power Outlet
Type C 
Type F ⚡ Voltage / Frequency
230V, 50Hz
💰 Expected Tipping
10.00 %
👥 Annual Visitors
12,000,000