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Spain · Europe · Population 1,686,208 · Europe/Madrid

Barcelona in Spain (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2250 incl. rent, a safety index of 66/100, an average annual temperature of 16.4°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2250incl. rent · est. range

$1800 – $3200

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

66/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

16.4°C avg/yr

635mm · 3741h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

215Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband)

Air quality

14.7µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital nomad visa

Source: Spain snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Barcelona?

Barcelona has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2250 including rent (range $1800–$3200), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Barcelona safe?

Barcelona scores 66/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Spain?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Spain. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Barcelona?

Median fixed broadband download is about 215 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

About Spain

Spain: GDP per capita ~$38,627 (World Bank), HDI 0.911, Global Peace Index rank #37 (IEP 2024). Open Spain country page →

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