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Nurse salary in Barcelona: can you afford rent?
A Nurse in Barcelona typically earns €21,000–€39,000/year, with a median around €28,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Nurse salary of €28,000/year, spending on median Barcelona rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 62% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Nurse salary range in Barcelona
€21,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€28,000
Typical
median estimate
€39,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Barcelona.
How much rent can a Nurse afford?
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
Frequently asked questions
What does a Nurse earn in Barcelona?
A Nurse in Barcelona typically earns between €21,000 and €39,000/year, with a median around €28,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Nurse afford to live in Barcelona?
At a typical Nurse salary of €28,000/year, median Barcelona rent (€1,450/month) takes up 62% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Barcelona start around €950/month.
How much rent can a Nurse afford in Barcelona?
On a median Nurse salary of €28,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €700/month. Compared to Barcelona's median rent of €1,450/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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