Rent in Badajoz vs Barcelona
Badajoz · Extremadura — Barcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Badajoz is 52% cheaper than in Barcelona. The difference is €457/month — a saving of €5,484 per year.
€427/month in Badajoz vs €884/month in Barcelona. National average: €648/month.
Context
Badajoz (Extremadura) and Barcelona (Catalunya) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Badajoz is the more affordable option, saving €457/month compared to Barcelona. Unemployment in Badajoz (15.1%) is higher than in Barcelona (7.2%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Badajoz
427€/month
Barcelona
884€/month
Annual change
Badajoz
+2.3%
Barcelona
+3.1%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Badajoz
115.3
Barcelona
120.6
vs national average
Badajoz
-221€
Barcelona
+236€
Population
Badajoz
150,209
Barcelona
1,731,649
Per capita income
Badajoz
13,957€
Barcelona
19,527€
Rent-to-income ratio
Badajoz
36.7%
Barcelona
54.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Badajoz is the more affordable option at €427/month, 52% less than Barcelona (€884/month). Living in Badajoz saves €5,484 per year compared to Barcelona.
Badajoz
Badajoz · Extremadura
427€/month
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Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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