Rent in Barcelona vs Rubí
Barcelona · Catalunya — Barcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Barcelona is 3% cheaper than in Rubí. The difference is €25/month — a saving of €300 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €909/month in Rubí. National average: €648/month.
Context
Barcelona and Rubí are both located in Catalunya, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Barcelona is the more affordable option, saving €25/month compared to Rubí.
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Rubí
909€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Rubí
+2.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Rubí
124.1
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Rubí
+261€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Rubí
82,823
Per capita income
Barcelona
19,527€
Rubí
14,794€
Rent-to-income ratio
Barcelona
54.3%
Rubí
73.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Barcelona is the more affordable option at €884/month, 3% less than Rubí (€909/month). Living in Barcelona saves €300 per year compared to Rubí.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Rubí
Barcelona · Catalunya
909€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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