Rent in Barcelona vs Granada
Barcelona · Catalunya — Granada · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Granada is 55% cheaper than in Barcelona. The difference is €312/month — a saving of €3,744 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €572/month in Granada. National average: €648/month.
Context
Barcelona (Catalunya) and Granada (Andalucía) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Granada is the more affordable option, saving €312/month compared to Barcelona. Unemployment in Granada (17.9%) is higher than in Barcelona (7.2%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Granada
572€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Granada
+3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Granada
119.1
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Granada
-76€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Granada
233,975
Per capita income
Barcelona
19,527€
Granada
16,024€
Rent-to-income ratio
Barcelona
54.3%
Granada
42.8%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Granada is the more affordable option at €572/month, 55% less than Barcelona (€884/month). Living in Granada saves €3,744 per year compared to Barcelona.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Granada
Granada · Andalucía
572€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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