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What’s it like living in Barcelona as a digital nomad?

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Hey everyone! I’m considering moving to Barcelona for a few months (maybe longer) as a digital nomad. I work remotely and want to experience life in Spain while staying productive. I would love to hear from anyone who has lived or is currently living in Barcelona as a remote worker.

A few things I’m curious about:

  • What's the day-to-day life like? Cost of living, community, safety, weather, etc.?

  • Are there good coworking spaces or cafes for remote work?

  • How's the Wi-Fi and overall infrastructure for digital work?

  • What’s the digital nomad visa process like? Is it easy to apply and get approved?

  • Any issues with taxation, banking, or residency rules I should be aware of?

  • How do locals feel about digital nomads or foreigners staying long-term?

If you have lived there or are currently there, I would appreciate any honest insights, good or bad. Just want to know what I'm walking into before I commit. Thanks in advance!

Posted by temptemp ·
Status: Fixed!2 comments

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  • Only in Spain

    Team•

    May 30, 2025

    Solved in this post:

    https://feedback.onlyinspain.com/p/important-info-for-nomads-moving-to-barcelona

  • An Anonymous User

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    May 29, 2025

    I can share some experiences (commuting now, I’ll write a more detailed reply later when I’m home).

    Cost of living much better than other big European hubs, definitely better than London, but it’s creeping up more every year. I go back and forth between Barcelona and Berlin and realize the prices are more similar every time I visit Berlin.

    Wi-Fi and all the rest is perfect, you’ll find 0 issuesthere.

    Bureaucracy is a MESS though. I can refer you to who helped me. I’ll add another comment tonight with more info!