Rent in Barcelona vs Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona · Catalunya — Barcelona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Barcelona is 3% cheaper than in Sant Cugat del Vallès. The difference is €23/month — a saving of €276 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €907/month in Sant Cugat del Vallès. National average: €648/month.
Context
Barcelona and Sant Cugat del Vallès are both located in Catalunya, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Barcelona is the more affordable option, saving €23/month compared to Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Barcelona
Barcelona
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Sant Cugat del Vallès
907€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Sant Cugat del Vallès
+2.6%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Sant Cugat del Vallès
123.8
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Sant Cugat del Vallès
+259€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Sant Cugat del Vallès
97,983
Per capita income
Barcelona
19,527€
Sant Cugat del Vallès
24,748€
Rent-to-income ratio
Barcelona
54.3%
Sant Cugat del Vallès
44%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Barcelona is the more affordable option at €884/month, 3% less than Sant Cugat del Vallès (€907/month). Living in Barcelona saves €276 per year compared to Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona · Catalunya
907€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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