The sense of how expensive a city is varies based on your lifestyle and salary. In fact, while the cost of living is considerably lower in Spain, salaries are also lower. To live comfortably, you have to expect a cost of living in Barcelona for 697€ (without rent). Is Barcelona an expensive city to live […]

Barcelona is one of the world’s best party cities, with jam-packed bars, late night beach clubs, sexy boat parties and regular street fiestas and music festivals, especially during summer. What’s more, it’s MUCH cheaper to party in Barcelona than London and New York, and the scene is easier to navigate. Is Barcelona a party city? […]

(English) Want to dine with the rich and famous in Barcelona? Mont-Bar, Carrer de la Diputació 9 Reinas, Carrer de València. Restaurants in Barcelona: Ikibana, Av. del Paraŀlel, Sarrià y Born. Milo, Carrer de Balmes. Where do famous people live in Barcelona? Pedralbes districtThese famous people living in Barcelona are all residents of the exclusive […]

It’s used all across Spain and means “OK”, “understood”, “understood?”, “Yeah”, “yeah yeah”. You can almost have an entire conversation in vales without using another word. What does it mean when someone says vale? farewellVale is defined as a way to express farewell. An example of vale is a word used to say goodbye. How […]

Both are actually very safe cities. But both have pickpockets. Same as any major touristy destination in Europe. As said above, Barcelona receives more tourists, and some areas can get very crowded. Is Madrid better than Barcelona? Generally speaking Madrid has better nightlife and seems to be more obsessed with anything Spanish. Barcelona is obviously […]

Not so at all! Siesta is traditionally an afternoon nap and more typical in the southern parts of Spain. In Barcelona, many small businesses do close after lunch and before dinner (approx 5-8 pm). What time does siesta end in Barcelona? Another factor that contributed to the tradition of the siesta was heat. The period […]

Tap water in Barcelona comes from two rivers, Ter and Llobregat. In addition to this Barcelona has one of Europe’s largest desalinization plants with a capacity of up to 20% of the cities demand. What is water in Barcelona called? The Canaletes Fountain has become one of Barcelona’s most visited landmarks. It also conceals a […]

With an estimated twelve million visitors each year, Barcelona is one of the best-known and most visited cities in Europe. Is Barcelona too touristy? “Barcelona is too touristy” Not only are there tons more people, but there are also tons more tourist traps – tacky souvenir shops, overpriced restaurants serving terrible food, and massive tours […]

The average cost of food in Barcelona is not expensive. For example, meal prices range from 7 to 20 euros, being that lunch is usually cheaper than dinner. If you love eating out but don’t want to spend too much, here are some suggestions for good spots where you can eat out on a budget. […]

25000 Euros/year is a high end good salary to live comfortably in Barcelona. Around 18-20000 is also good . What is the average salary in Barcelona? As mentioned above, the average salary in Barcelona is among the highest in Spain. The average salary in Barcelona is of approximately € 1400 per month (net salary). Even […]

How Difficult Is It to Get Settled into Your New Home When Moving to Barcelona? This can be very difficult, unless you hire a settling-in service or know someone who can show you the ropes. You’ll need to open a local bank account before you can even set up your utilities, internet, etc. Is moving […]