Barcelona, Spain
+2% vs Barcelona avgPoblenou is a relatively affordable area in Barcelona, with a cost of living index of 42.9 — that is +2% compared to the Barcelona average. At #12 of 23, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,038/month, compared to a range of €733 in Nou Barris to €1,323 in Pedralbes.
For a typical resident of Poblenou, housing takes up roughly 46% 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 €41,513 before tax.
Salaries in Poblenou reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 42.9:
After tax and deductions of 29.6% in Spain, take-home pay for someone earning €41,513 would be roughly €29,225/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €27,281 salary in Poblenou, Barcelona (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Poblenou would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $32,175 |
| London | GBP | £27,689 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 160,997 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Poblenou, Barcelona to maintain your lifestyle.
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Poblenou is near the city average for Barcelona. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Poblenou is near the Barcelona average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.