Rent in Cartagena vs Tarragona
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Tarragona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Cartagena is 18% cheaper than in Tarragona. The difference is €118/month — a saving of €1,416 per year.
€531/month in Cartagena vs €649/month in Tarragona. National average: €648/month.
Context
Cartagena (Región de Murcia) and Tarragona (Catalunya) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Cartagena is the more affordable option, saving €118/month compared to Tarragona.
Estimated rent
Cartagena
531€/month
Tarragona
649€/month
Annual change
Cartagena
+2.1%
Tarragona
+2.6%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Cartagena
115.5
Tarragona
118.0
vs national average
Cartagena
-117€
Tarragona
+1€
Population
Cartagena
220,704
Tarragona
143,649
Per capita income
Cartagena
13,126€
Tarragona
15,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Cartagena
48.5%
Tarragona
49.1%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Cartagena is the more affordable option at €531/month, 18% less than Tarragona (€649/month). Living in Cartagena saves €1,416 per year compared to Tarragona.
Cartagena
Murcia · Región de Murcia
531€/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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