Barcelona
Barcelona is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate is 10.38 % (from World Bank Data). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.
Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13
Work & income
Work & labour market
| Metric | Value | Trend | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
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| Unemployment rate | 10.38 % Down (-9% YoY) Country estimate | Down (-9% YoY) | World Bank Data Official | AFresh | ||
| Barcelona has Unemployment rate at 10.38 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from World Bank Data. | ||||||
For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.
Cost & housing
Cost & income
| Metric | Value | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| groceries_monthly_eur | 296 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) | Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official | AFresh | ||
| Barcelona has groceries_monthly_eur at 296 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx). | |||||
| utilities_monthly_eur | 70 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) | Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official | AFresh | ||
| Barcelona has utilities_monthly_eur at 70 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas). | |||||
| net_income_eur_month | 2,068 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) | OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental | BFresh | ||
| Barcelona has net_income_eur_month at 2,068 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income. | |||||
| net_income_couple_eur_month | 2,498 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) | OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental | BFresh | ||
| Barcelona has net_income_couple_eur_month at 2,498 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income. | |||||
| net_income_family_eur_month | 2,885 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) | OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental | BFresh | ||
| Barcelona has net_income_family_eur_month at 2,885 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income. | |||||
Housing
| Metric | Value | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median monthly city rent | 1,550 EUR/month City marketplace/community context | Numbeo Community | DAging | ||
| Barcelona has Median monthly city rent at 1,550 EUR/month, observed on 2025-05-15 from Numbeo. | |||||
Remote work and nomad infrastructure
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Expat and international community
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Economic profile
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Quality of life & safety
Connectivity
| Metric | Value | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
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| Nearest scheduled airport IATA | BCN code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport | OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data | AFresh | ||
| Barcelona has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at BCN code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv. | |||||
| Nearest scheduled airport distance | 12.6 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied | OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data | AFresh | ||
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cheaper than 83% of cities in Spain (rank 220 of 1325); 61% below the median |
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| Barcelona has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 12.6 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv. | |||||
| Nearest airport direct destinations | 163 count Direct destinations from BCN | OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data | AFresh | ||
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better than 91% of cities in Spain (rank 1078 of 1183); 329% above the median |
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| Barcelona has Nearest airport direct destinations at 163 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat. | |||||
Data coverage
What is measured at city level for Barcelona, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.
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1Frequently asked about Barcelona
How much is rent in Barcelona?
Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.
What salary can I expect in Barcelona?
Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.
Is Barcelona safe?
Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.
What data is city-level vs estimated?
4 metrics are measured at city level. 6 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.
When was Barcelona’s data last updated?
Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.
Where do Barcelona figures come from?
From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.
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