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Barcelona

Beach-city energy, Spain's digital nomad visa, deep coworking and startup culture

In Barcelona, a mid-range month runs about $2,257 (€1,957) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet9.4/10

Faster internet than about 95% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking9.2/10

Better coworking than about 90% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.4/10

Better wellness options than about 95% of cities

Getting There9.3/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

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35 categories for Barcelona, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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