Is Sant Antoni Expensive?

Barcelona, Spain

+2% vs Barcelona avg

Living in Sant Antoni, Barcelona

Sant Antoni 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 #13 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.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Sant Antoni, 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.

Typical Salaries in Sant Antoni

Salaries in Sant Antoni 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.

Key Stats

42.9
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
€1,038
Est. 1BR Rent
#13
of 23 Areas
29.6%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Sant Antoni

Estimated annual deductions on a €27,281 salary in Sant Antoni, Barcelona (local employee).

Income Tax
23%
Social Security
6.3%
Total Deductions: 29.6%
Est. Take-Home: €19,199/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Sant Antoni would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $32,175
London GBP £27,689
Dubai AED AED 160,997

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Sant Antoni:

Ekkamai, Bangkok Sathorn, Bangkok Shuiwei, Shenzhen El Cangrejo, Panama City Montmartre (18th), Paris Alésia (14th), Paris

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sant Antoni expensive in Barcelona?

Sant Antoni is near the city average for Barcelona. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Sant Antoni compare to the Barcelona average?

The cost of living in Sant Antoni 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.

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.