Rent in Barcelona vs Zaragoza
Barcelona · Catalunya — Zaragoza · Aragón · INE data 2026
Renting in Zaragoza is 46% cheaper than in Barcelona. The difference is €280/month — a saving of €3,360 per year.
€884/month in Barcelona vs €604/month in Zaragoza. National average: €648/month.
Context
Zaragoza, less than 90 minutes from Barcelona by AVE, has historically been an escape valve for families working in the Catalan capital but unable to afford its housing prices. The rent difference between the two cities is one of the most pronounced in Spain.
Estimated rent
Barcelona
884€/month
Zaragoza
604€/month
Annual change
Barcelona
+3.1%
Zaragoza
+2.4%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Barcelona
120.6
Zaragoza
116.1
vs national average
Barcelona
+236€
Zaragoza
-44€
Population
Barcelona
1,731,649
Zaragoza
693,091
Per capita income
Barcelona
19,527€
Zaragoza
16,272€
Rent-to-income ratio
Barcelona
54.3%
Zaragoza
44.5%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Zaragoza is the more affordable option at €604/month, 46% less than Barcelona (€884/month). Living in Zaragoza saves €3,360 per year compared to Barcelona.
Barcelona
Barcelona · Catalunya
884€/month
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Zaragoza
Zaragoza · Aragón
604€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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