Rent in Barcelona vs Tarragona
Barcelona · Catalunya — Tarragona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Tarragona is 36% cheaper than in Barcelona. The difference is €235/month — a saving of €2,820 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €649/month in Tarragona. National average: €648/month.
Context
Barcelona and Tarragona are both located in Catalunya, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Tarragona is the more affordable option, saving €235/month compared to Barcelona.
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Tarragona
649€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Tarragona
+2.6%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Tarragona
118.0
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Tarragona
+1€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Tarragona
143,649
Per capita income
Barcelona
19,527€
Tarragona
15,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Barcelona
54.3%
Tarragona
49.1%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Tarragona is the more affordable option at €649/month, 36% less than Barcelona (€884/month). Living in Tarragona saves €2,820 per year compared to Barcelona.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Tarragona
Tarragona · Catalunya
649€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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