Rent in Albacete vs Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

Albacete · Castilla-La ManchaBarcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026

Renting in Albacete is 48% cheaper than in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'. The difference is €434/month — a saving of €5,208 per year.

€464/month in Albacete vs €898/month in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'. National average: €648/month.

Context

Albacete (Castilla-La Mancha) and Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' (Catalunya) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Albacete is the more affordable option, saving €434/month compared to Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'. Unemployment in Albacete (11.6%) is higher than in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' (7.8%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.

Estimated rent

Albacete

464€/month

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

898€/month

Annual change

Albacete

+2.4%

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

+2.6%

INE index (base 2015=100)

Albacete

116.0

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

122.5

vs national average

Albacete

-184€

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

+250€

Population

Albacete

175,400

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

289,510

Per capita income

Albacete

14,611€

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

13,302€

Rent-to-income ratio

Albacete

38.1%

Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

81%

Where is it better to rent?

In terms of rent, Albacete is the more affordable option at €464/month, 48% less than Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' (€898/month). Living in Albacete saves €5,208 per year compared to Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'.

Albacete

Albacete · Castilla-La Mancha

464/month

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Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'

Barcelona · Catalunya

898/month

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