Rent in Badalona vs Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya — Barcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Badalona is 2% cheaper than in Barcelona. The difference is €22/month — a saving of €264 per year.
€862/month in Badalona vs €884/month in Barcelona. National average: €648/month.
Context
Badalona and Barcelona are both located in Catalunya, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Badalona is the more affordable option, saving €22/month compared to Barcelona. On the rent trend, Barcelona records an annual change of +3.1%, the more pronounced of the two.
Estimated rent
Badalona
862€/month
Barcelona
884€/month
Annual change
Badalona
+2%
Barcelona
+3.1%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Badalona
117.6
Barcelona
120.6
vs national average
Badalona
+214€
Barcelona
+236€
Population
Badalona
231,542
Barcelona
1,731,649
Per capita income
Badalona
14,618€
Barcelona
19,527€
Rent-to-income ratio
Badalona
70.8%
Barcelona
54.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Badalona is the more affordable option at €862/month, 2% less than Barcelona (€884/month). Living in Badalona saves €264 per year compared to Barcelona.
Badalona
Barcelona · Catalunya
862€/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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