Everything you need to know about Barcelona

Thinking about moving to Barcelona?

There are numerous reasons to relocate to Barcelona, lets started with the fact that it’s one of the most visited cities on the planet, and it’s also a fantastic place to live, probably the most cultural and cosmopolitan city in Spain.

Here are some pointers if you are relocating to Barcelona:

Language

The first thing to remember when relocating to Barcelona is that it is a city where both Spanish and Catalan are spoken, so road signs, metro instructions, and other public notices will be in both languages.
However, English is also a widely spoken language.

Safe city

Barcelona is ranked as the world’s 11th safest city. This includes digital, environmental, personal, and health safety, as well as infrastructure security. So, if you’re looking for a safe neighborhood in Barcelona, you’ve got a lot of options.

Cost of living

The cost of living in Barcelona is highly dependent on your personal preferences and lifestyle. There’s a good work-life balance, a great outdoor space that lifts your spirits, a welcoming local and expat community, cheaper groceries than the capital, a first-class free public healthcare system, and much more, such as public transportation and a lot of free cultural activities.

 Weather:

When deciding where to live abroad, many people consider the weather to be a deciding factor. Barcelona, thankfully, has pleasant weather all year.

Expect highs of 30°C in the summer. Winter lasts about four months, and temperatures rarely fall below eight degrees Celsius. Best of all, because the transition from season to season is so gradual, there is plenty of time to adjust to new temperatures.

No shopping on Sundays

On Sundays in Barcelona, most shops and supermarkets are closed, with the exception of a few in more touristy areas.

Administrative procedures

Whether you’re traveling within or outside of Europe, it is important to review procedures such as obtaining a social security number, the empadronamiento, which officially registers you at your address, and the NIE, the foreigner identity card required for everything from opening a bank account to purchasing a long-term metro ticket.