Barcelona

As well known as any city in Europe, Barcelona has long been popular with remote workers. It has history and a rich culture, world-renowned cuisine, great nightlife and a vast international community with endless events and meetups. Live here and your days include walks along attractive avenues full of incredible architecture, quaint cobblestone lanes, grand markets full of goodies to try, peaceful parks to relax in and plenty of beach. While costs are on the rise, it's still an affordable destination considering the lifestyle it offers.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 2284 2448 ${ selected_currency } per month in Barcelona, with an average rent of 893 957 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 893 957
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 116 124
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 386 414
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 43 46
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 204 219
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 10 11
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 122 131
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 46 49
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 23 25
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 78 84
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 32 34
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 107 115
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 78 84
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 89 95
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 57 61
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 2284 2448

Population	5,585,556
Main airport	Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Language	Catalan, Spanish
Tap water	Drinkable
Tipping	5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere
Taxi apps	Cabify, FreeNow