1 1 school$2,400/mo avg rentMedium expat community
Quiet, well-maintained residential district bordering Pedralbes. More affordable entry point into the western Barcelona family belt.
5/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
5/5
Healthcare
Medium
Expat Community
5-30°C
Temp Range
Moderate
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
30°C
Hottest (Aug)
6°C
Coolest (Jan)
23
Sunny days/mo avg
588mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall
13°
🌊 Jan
13°
🌊 Feb
14°
🌊 Mar
15°
🌊 Apr
18°
🌊 May
22°
🌊 Jun
25°
🌊 Jul
26°
🌊 Aug
24°
🌊 Sep
21°
🌊 Oct
17°
🌊 Nov
14°
🌊 Dec
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$2,400
Avg. rent /mo
$10
Budget meal
$40
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Comfortable
2-bedroom apartment, public transit to school and work, local shopping at Mercat de les Corts, children at a concertado bilingual school.
$3,500/mo
Rent$1,700
Groceries$400
Lifestyle & leisure$190
Transport$130
Utilities$130
Dining out$280
Healthcare$120
School fees (per child)$550
Established
3-bedroom apartment, mix of metro and taxi, children at an international school along Diagonal, regular dining out.
$6,200/mo
Rent$3,000
Groceries$580
Lifestyle & leisure$230
Transport$280
Utilities$170
Dining out$520
Healthcare$220
School fees (per child)$1,200
Premium
Large apartment or townhouse near Pedralbes border, children at a top international school, housekeeper, car for Collserola weekends.
$11,000/mo
Rent$4,800
Groceries$800
Lifestyle & leisure$1,220
Transport$500
Utilities$230
Dining out$900
Healthcare$350
School fees (per child)$2,200
Les Corts offers solid upper-middle-class value in a well-connected residential neighborhood. Rents are 20-30% lower than Eixample Dreta while offering more spacious apartments. The proximity to the FC Barcelona stadium and business district along Diagonal adds demand but keeps the neighborhood grounded. All figures in USD; 1 EUR is approximately 1.09 USD.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
38Jan
36Feb
40Mar
42Apr
45May
50Jun
55Jul
53Aug
48Sep
43Oct
39Nov
37Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 44. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: Feb at 36).
👥 Demographics
15%
Expat Population
upper-middle
Income Level
~95,000
Population
Nationalities
Spanish/Catalan74%
Italian5%
British4%
German3%
French3%
Latin American5%
Other6%
Languages Spoken
🏘️ Community & Culture
Camp Nou — FC Barcelona stadium with Espai Barça renovationAuthentic residential character without tourist crowdsMultigenerational established Catalan communityStrong local sports club culture
Authentic Barcelona Residential Life
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Parc de la Maternitat — Art Nouveau historic park complexCEM Les Corts — full municipal sports center with poolFC Barcelona youth sports academies nearbyCarretera de les Aigües hillside running track 20 min away
Well-Served by Parks and Sports
🚗 Getting Around
Metro L3 (Les Corts, María Cristina) and L5 (Collblanc)Diagonal cycle track runs entire length of the neighborhoodMore parking available than central Barcelona30 min by train to Castelldefels beach
Metro and Bus Hub
🛒 Daily Life
Mercat de les Corts — excellent local market without tourist crowdsInternational school corridor on Avinguda DiagonalPedralbes Monastery garden for Sunday morning walksEasy access to beach and mountains from one base
Comfortable Residential Rhythm
📝 Living with the Climate
Sea breeze arrives daily to moderate summer afternoon heatMild winters — entirely frost-free city environmentLong summer evenings with 9pm sunset in JuneSpring and autumn best seasons for outdoor activities
