- The padró is compulsory for everyone living in Barcelona and gives access to healthcare and school[1].
- The TSI health card requires the padró in Catalonia, and CatSalut sends it by post free of charge[2].
- Rent. On average 1,134.61 € a month for 2025 contracts, from 796.21 € in Nou Barris to 1,603.74 € in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi[3].
- Transport. The monthly T-usual travel card for zone 1 costs 22.80 € in 2026[5].
- Climate. The average yearly temperature is 16.1 °C, 9.2 °C in January and 24.4 °C in August; it snows 0.4 days a year[6].
First steps after moving to Barcelona
- Register on the padró at the address where you live: it is compulsory and needed for healthcare and school[1]. How: registering on the padró in Barcelona.
- Get the TSI health card. Everyone needs the padró in Catalonia for it, and the card arrives by post free of charge[2]. More: health card in Catalonia and booking a family doctor.
- Buy the T-usual travel card: see below and what the T-usual is.
- If you have children, enrol them at school: schools in Barcelona.
A step-by-step plan for the first weeks: first days in Barcelona.
How much rent costs in Barcelona by district
The Generalitat publishes average rents from the deposits landlords lodge with INCASÒL. For 2025 contracts the city-wide average is 1,134.61 € a month[3]:
| District | Average rent, € per month | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sarrià-Sant Gervasi | 1,603.74 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Les Corts | 1,334.70 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Eixample | 1,283.96 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Sant Martí | 1,094.00 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Gràcia | 1,082.33 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Ciutat Vella | 1,018.85 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Sants-Montjuïc | 1,001.04 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Horta-Guinardó | 909.13 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Sant Andreu | 903.64 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
| Nou Barris | 796.21 | Generalitat, INCASÒL[3] |
Buying a home in Barcelona in 2025 cost on average 4,797 € per m² in registered sales[4]. How to find a flat: finding a flat in Barcelona.
Transport: the T-usual travel card
The T-usual is a personal 30-day card for the metro, buses and local trains. 2026 prices according to ATM: zone 1, which covers all of Barcelona, 22.80 €; zone 2 30.55 €; zone 3 42.70 €[5]. The 2026 fares apply from 15 January[5].
Barcelona's climate
According to AEMET normals for the Barcelona Airport station in El Prat for 1981-2010, the average yearly temperature is 16.1 °C, 9.2 °C in January and 24.4 °C in August[6]. Rainfall is 588 mm a year, most of it in October, 91 mm; it snows on average 0.4 days a year[6].
Language and documents from Russia
Barcelona has two official languages, Spanish and Catalan. A residence permit usually needs no language exam: do you need Spanish for a residence permit and do you need Catalan. Russian documents for Spanish authorities need an apostille and a sworn translation: apostille and translation for Spain.
How we can help
The ReloVictory team in Barcelona helps with the move: choosing the residence route, the padró and documents, and the first steps. More: residence permit in Barcelona, prices: our fees.
Frequently asked questions
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Official sources
- Ajuntament de Barcelona · registering on the padrón ↗
- CatSalut · how to get the TSI health card ↗
- Generalitat de Catalunya · rents in Barcelona by district (INCASÒL deposits), 2025 ↗
- Ajuntament de Barcelona, Barcelona Dades · average transaction price, €/m² ↗
- ATM · T-usual travel card, 2026 prices ↗
- AEMET · climate normals, Barcelona Airport station, 1981-2010 ↗
Sources reviewed on 28.10.2026. Consolidated texts and government reference pages are for information only: applying the law depends on official publications, amendments and the specific circumstances. Reviewed by lawyer Francisco Romero Jiménez (ICAB 33641) on 28.10.2026.
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