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Doctor salary in Barcelona: can you afford rent?

A Doctor in Barcelona typically earns €52,000€160,000/year, with a median around €87,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.

Affordability verdict

Comfortable

At a typical Doctor salary of €87,000/year, spending on median Barcelona rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 20% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a comfortable situation.

Doctor salary range in Barcelona

€52,000

Entry level

lower quartile

€87,000

Typical

median estimate

€160,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Medical doctors diagnose and treat patients, working in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Barcelona.

How much rent can a Doctor afford?

25% of income (comfortable)€1,813/mo
30% of income (standard)€2,175/mo
35% of income (stretch)€2,538/mo
Median Barcelona rent€1,450/mo

Rent landscape in Barcelona

€950

Budget

cheapest 10%

€1,450

Median

most common

€2,200

Premium

top 10%

1-bedroom equivalent. INE ECV 2024 (income yr 2023) + Generalitat de Catalunya rental index 2024; note: Catalonia rent cap index active from March 2024 · 2024

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Doctor earn in Barcelona?

A Doctor in Barcelona typically earns between €52,000 and €160,000/year, with a median around €87,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.

Can a Doctor afford to live in Barcelona?

At a typical Doctor salary of €87,000/year, median Barcelona rent (€1,450/month) takes up 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Barcelona start around €950/month.

How much rent can a Doctor afford in Barcelona?

On a median Doctor salary of €87,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €2,175/month. Compared to Barcelona's median rent of €1,450/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.

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