Rent in Barcelona vs Mataró
Barcelona · Catalunya — Barcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Mataró is 1% cheaper than in Barcelona. The difference is €9/month — a saving of €108 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €875/month in Mataró. National average: €648/month.
Context
Barcelona and Mataró are both located in Catalunya, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Mataró is the more affordable option, saving €9/month compared to Barcelona.
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Mataró
875€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Mataró
+2.2%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Mataró
119.4
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Mataró
+227€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Mataró
131,683
Per capita income
Barcelona
19,527€
Mataró
14,433€
Rent-to-income ratio
Barcelona
54.3%
Mataró
72.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Mataró is the more affordable option at €875/month, 1% less than Barcelona (€884/month). Living in Mataró saves €108 per year compared to Barcelona.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Mataró
Barcelona · Catalunya
875€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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