Rent in Barcelona vs Donostia / San Sebastian
Barcelona · Catalunya — Gipuzkoa · País Vasco · INE data 2026
Renting in Barcelona is 17% cheaper than in Donostia / San Sebastian. The difference is €177.5/month — a saving of €2,130 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €1061.5/month in Donostia / San Sebastian. National average: €648/month.
Context
Barcelona (Catalunya) and Donostia / San Sebastian (País Vasco) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Barcelona is the more affordable option, saving €177.5/month compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Barcelona
Gipuzkoa
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Donostia / San Sebastian
1061.5€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Donostia / San Sebastian
+2.6%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Donostia / San Sebastian
130.9
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Donostia / San Sebastian
+413.5€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Donostia / San Sebastian
189,866
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Barcelona is the more affordable option at €884/month, 17% less than Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month). Living in Barcelona saves €2,130 per year compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Donostia / San Sebastian
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
1061.5€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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