3 3 schools$1,900/mo avg rentMedium expat community
Reinvented former industrial quarter with tech startups, beach access, and modern family housing. Growing choice for international families.
4/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
4/5
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
$1,900
Avg. rent /mo
$10
Budget meal
$40
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Comfortable
2-bedroom apartment inland from the beach, cycling or metro to work, children at a local bilingual school, market and supermarket shopping.
$3,000/mo
Rent$1,400
Groceries$360
Lifestyle & leisure$170
Transport$110
Utilities$120
Dining out$240
Healthcare$100
School fees (per child)$500
Established
3-bedroom renovated loft or apartment near the beach, mix of cycling and metro, children at an international school in the Eixample.
$5,500/mo
Rent$2,600
Groceries$530
Lifestyle & leisure$315
Transport$220
Utilities$155
Dining out$480
Healthcare$200
School fees (per child)$1,000
Premium
Beachfront or seafront loft, children at a top international school, regular dining out at the Rambla del Poblenou restaurants, gym membership.
$9,500/mo
Rent$4,200
Groceries$750
Lifestyle & leisure$840
Transport$400
Utilities$210
Dining out$900
Healthcare$300
School fees (per child)$1,900
Poblenou has gentrified significantly since the 2004 Forum and the 22@ tech district transformation, but remains 20-30% more affordable than the Eixample. The beachfront rambla area commands higher rents while the inland 22@ zone is still more affordable. Tech workers' salaries have driven up prices but the neighborhood retains genuine value. 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
25%
Expat Population
middle
Income Level
~100,000
Population
Nationalities
Spanish/Catalan62%
Italian7%
French6%
British4%
German4%
American3%
Other14%
Languages Spoken
🏘️ Community & Culture
22@ Innovation District — Barcelona's tech and creative hubConverted factory lofts and industrial heritage cultureRambla del Poblenou — neighborhood's car-free social spineRapidly growing international tech worker community
Barcelona's Creative Tech District
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Direct beach access — Bogatell and Mar Bella beaches at the doorstep4km seafront promenade for cycling and joggingParc de la Ciutadella — Barcelona's finest central parkMar Bella water sports center — sailing, kayaking, windsurfing
Beach as Backyard
🚗 Getting Around
Most cycle-friendly neighborhood in BarcelonaMetro L4 to city center in 15 min (Poblenou, Llacuna stations)Rodalies train to airport in 35 minTram access to Forum and eastern neighborhoods
Cycling Capital of Barcelona
🛒 Daily Life
Morning seafront swim or run as a daily lifestyle optionRambla del Poblenou — car-free social spine with café terrassesInnovative restaurant scene in converted industrial spacesSummer beach life as daily extension of the neighborhood
Beach Life Meets Tech Culture
📝 Living with the Climate
Sea breeze cools neighborhood 3-6°C vs inland areas in summerMediterranean sea swimming June-OctoberBest microclimate among central Barcelona neighborhoodsSeafront promenade busy year-round including winter
