Is El Clot Expensive?

Barcelona, Spain

-20% vs Barcelona avg

Living in El Clot, Barcelona

El Clot is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Barcelona, with a cost of living index of 33.7 — that is -20% compared to the Barcelona average. Ranked #21 of 23, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €814/month, compared to a range of €733 in Nou Barris to €1,323 in Pedralbes.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of El Clot, housing takes up roughly 36% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €32,559 before tax.

Typical Salaries in El Clot

Salaries in El Clot reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 33.7:

After tax and deductions of 27.8% in Spain, take-home pay for someone earning €32,559 would be roughly €23,508/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

33.7
COLI Index
0.80x
vs City Avg
€814
Est. 1BR Rent
#21
of 23 Areas
27.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in El Clot

Estimated annual deductions on a €21,430 salary in El Clot, Barcelona (local employee).

Income Tax
21%
Social Security
6.3%
Total Deductions: 27.8%
Est. Take-Home: €15,475/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in El Clot would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $25,275
London GBP £21,751
Dubai AED AED 126,471

Other Neighborhoods in Barcelona

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Pedralbes 54.7 1.30x +30%
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi 52.6 1.25x +25%
Born / El Born 50.5 1.20x +20%
Gothic Quarter 49.7 1.18x +18%
Eixample 48.4 1.15x +15%

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Compare El Clot

El Clot vs Sant Andreu El Clot vs Nou Barris

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to El Clot:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Clot expensive in Barcelona?

El Clot is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Barcelona. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #21 out of 23 neighborhoods.

How does El Clot compare to the Barcelona average?

The cost of living in El Clot is below the Barcelona average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.