Housing
Tiers by household
€950 to €1,200
Where you live
Most listings are unfurnished; expect a 1 to 2 month deposit.
Cost calculator · Barcelona
Barcelona monthly budget
Dial in your life · prices checked August 2026
Typical monthly costs
Solo household snapshot · prices checked August 2026. Adjust every category in the calculator below.
€950 to €1,200
Housing
€52 to €74
Getting around
€333 to €444
Food & groceries
€139 to €243
Going out
€82 to €135
Utilities & connectivity
€0
Health & insurance
€75 to €165
Lifestyle & savings
Cost calculator
Barcelona monthly budget
Dial in your life · prices checked August 2026
Estimated monthly total
€1,631 to €2,261
€136 to €188 / day, all in.
Adjust your spend
Getting around
Pass plus the odd taxi
€52 to €74
Transit
Per adult
Taxi / Bolt ride
€7 to €12 / ride · per week
1
The T-usual is unlimited within zone 1; Bicing bike share is ~€4/mo.
Food & groceries
Groceries plus eating out
€333 to €444
Groceries
Per adult
Menú del día lunch
€12 to €15 / lunch · per week
2
Café con leche
€2 to €3 / coffee · per week
5
Going out
Dinners, drinks & events
€139 to €243
Dinner / tapas out
€18 to €30 / dinner · per week
1
Night out (drinks)
€14 to €26 / night · per week
1
Cinema, gigs & events
€25 to €60/mo
Utilities & connectivity
Bills, mobile & internet
€82 to €135
Home fibre
€25 to €40/mo
Power, water & gas
Higher in summer if you run AC · €45 to €75/mo
Mobile plan
Per adult
Health & insurance
Cover & everyday care
€0
Health cover
Per adult
GP, dentist & pharmacy
€20 to €45/mo
Lifestyle & savings
Gym, subscriptions & more
€75 to €165
Gym membership
€30 to €50/mo
Streaming, music & apps
€15 to €35/mo
Coworking desk
€150 to €250/mo
Clothes, hobbies & misc
€60 to €130/mo
Set aside each month
€200 to €500/mo
Estimates from local prices, checked August 2026. Rent and nights out move the needle most. Adjust them to match your plan.