Cost of living in Santa Coloma de Gramenet: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Santa Coloma de Gramenet is around €1644/month, with rent at €874 (INE 2023) — 35% above the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.1% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
874€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1644€
/ month est.
Salary needed
54k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.1%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Est. rent
874€
/ month
vs Spain
+35%
media 648€
Ranking
#102
of 748
Trend
+2.1%
annual change
Rent in Santa Coloma de Gramenet is 35% more expensive than the national average and 9% more expensive than the Catalunya average (€804/month). The annual trend is +2.1%.
What salary do you need to live in Santa Coloma de Gramenet?
Recommended salary
54,000€
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 Santa Coloma de Gramenet (€874/month), you need to earn at least €54,000 gross/year. The average gross salary in Catalunya is €31,730/year according to INE.
Buying in Santa Coloma de Gramenet: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
175,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
701€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
52,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €175,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Summer max
27.6°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
5.5°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
9.8%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
83.3%
of net income
Santa Coloma de Gramenet has a warm climate with mild summers (27.6°C max from June to August) and cool winters (5.5°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 9.8% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 83.3%. 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.