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Housing Costs Squeeze Barcelona Youth, City Survey Finds

Average monthly housing spend of €1,065 nearly matches reported income of about €1,200.

Overview

  • - The Ajuntament’s 2025 “Joves de Barcelona” survey interviewed 1,500 residents aged 15–34 who have lived in the city at least six months.
  • - Young workers report average net income near €1,200 a month versus €1,065 in average housing outlays, a 19.1% jump in housing costs since 2020.
  • - Forty percent live with parents and 21.6% share flats, with 84% of sharers doing so out of necessity.
  • - Mental-health risk has improved to 27.8% from 39.1% in 2020, though 7% say they often feel lonely.
  • - Eighty-two percent want the City Council to prioritize access to housing, and 45.5% call for psychological and emotional support services.