Cost of living in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L': rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' is around €1668/month, with rent at €898 (INE 2023) — 39% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.6% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
898€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1668€
/ month est.
Salary needed
56k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.6%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'
Est. rent
898€
/ month
vs Spain
+39%
media 648€
Ranking
#63
of 748
Trend
+2.6%
annual change
Rent in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' is 39% more expensive than the national average and 12% more expensive than the Catalunya average (€804/month). The annual trend is +2.6%.
What salary do you need to live in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'?
Recommended salary
55,500€
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 Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' (€898/month), you need to earn at least €55,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in Catalunya is €31,730/year according to INE.
Buying in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L': what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
180,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
721€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
54,000€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €180,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Hospitalet de Llobregat, L'
Summer max
27.9°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
5.4°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
7.8%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
81%
of net income
Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' has a warm climate with mild summers (27.9°C max from June to August) and cool winters (5.4°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 7.8% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 81%. Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 (2015-2024 normals).
📊 Full data
Municipal page with all indicators
🗺️ Barcelona
Province municipalities
🏛️ Catalunya
Rent by community
Compare Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' with other cities
Rent: INE IPVA index (2023). Expenses: INE/Eurostat national averages. Mortgage: indicative calculation.