Cost of living in Badalona: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Badalona is around €1632/month, with rent at €862 (INE 2023) — 33% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
862€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1632€
/ month est.
Salary needed
54k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Badalona
Est. rent
862€
/ month
vs Spain
+33%
media 648€
Ranking
#126
of 748
Trend
+2%
annual change
Rent in Badalona is 33% more expensive than the national average and 7% more expensive than the Catalunya average (€804/month). The annual trend is +2%.
What salary do you need to live in Badalona?
Recommended salary
53,500€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
31,730€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Badalona (€862/month), you need to earn at least €53,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in Catalunya is €31,730/year according to INE.
Buying in Badalona: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
170,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
681€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
51,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €170,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Badalona
Summer max
27.5°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
5.7°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
9.6%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
70.8%
of net income
Badalona has a warm climate with mild summers (27.5°C max from June to August) and cool winters (5.7°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 9.6% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 70.8%. Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 (2015-2024 normals).
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Rent: INE IPVA index (2023). Expenses: INE/Eurostat national averages. Mortgage: indicative calculation.