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El Prat de Llobregat stands out for connectivity, digital and prosperity; it is weaker on safety. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €766 a month (2024).
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El Prat de Llobregat stands out for connectivity, digital and prosperity; it is weaker on safety. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €766 a month (2024).
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Few residents come from English-speaking or northern European countries, so daily life runs in Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish or Catalan.
Catalan is an official language alongside Spanish. Expect it on signs, at the town hall and in state schools.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Thefts without violence happen 7.8 times as often as in the typical Spanish city. Keep phones and bags close in busy areas and on public transport.
People born abroad are in work less often than people born in Spain across Cataluña. Remote income or a job offer makes the move far easier.
Almost every home can get gigabit fibre, so working from home is not a gamble on the flat you pick.
Non-urgent surgery takes longer than in most of Spain (Cataluña-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Figures for El Prat de Llobregat itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
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Connectivity is strong: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 2.20 km — better than 100% of major European cities
Strong: 100 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the main airportEl Prat de Llobregat · 2026-10-21 | 2.20 km | better than 100% of major European cities |
Digital is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
5G coverage: 100% — better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 81 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 99.5% | better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 99.5% | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 100% | better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is above average: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 16,550 € a year per person — better than 70% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 70 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personEl Prat de Llobregat · 2024 | 16,550 € a year per person | better than 70% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is above average: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by car: 46.7% — better than 93% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 69 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute (one way)El Prat de Llobregat · 2021 | 41.2 minutes | better than 31% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carEl Prat de Llobregat · 2021 | 46.7% | better than 93% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportEl Prat de Llobregat · 2021 | 26.2% | better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent growth a year, over 3 years: 3.36% — better than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 61 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²El Prat de Llobregat · 2024 | 10.9 €/m² a month | better than 12% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearEl Prat de Llobregat · 2024 | 2.50% | better than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²El Prat de Llobregat · 2026-Q2 | 3,008 €/m² | better than 27% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsEl Prat de Llobregat · 2024 | 3.36% | better than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearEl Prat de Llobregat · 2026-Q2 | 9.09% | better than 84% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 8.43% — better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 58 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 8.43% | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | -0.42 points | better than 26% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is around the middle: in the top quarter of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 111 days a year — better than 88% of major European cities
Average: 57 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)El Prat de Llobregat · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 111 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CEl Prat de Llobregat · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 3.20 days a year | better than 39% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CEl Prat de Llobregat · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 53.3 nights a year | better than 12% of major European cities |
Healthcare is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 83.5 years — better than 55% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 55 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyEl Prat de Llobregat · 2023 | 83.5 years | better than 55% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Thefts: 9,188 per 100k people — worse than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 19 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 1.51 per 100k people | better than 18% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeEl Prat de Llobregat · 2024 | 225 per 1,000 people | better than 0% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 280 per 100k people | better than 6% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 64.8 per 100k people | better than 88% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesEl Prat de Llobregat · 2024 | 0.50 per 1,000 people | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 9,188 per 100k people | better than 0% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsEl Prat de Llobregat · 2025 | 825 per 100k people | better than 0% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
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Highs around 31° in July, lows around 4° in January. 111 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 53 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1°C | 4.1°C | 37 mm |
| February | 14.8°C | 5.3°C | 28 mm |
| March | 16.8°C | 6.8°C | 49 mm |
| April | 19.2°C | 9.1°C | 59 mm |
| May | 23.3°C | 12.8°C | 44 mm |
| June | 27.5°C | 17.6°C | 40 mm |
| July | 31.1°C | 20.8°C | 28 mm |
| August | 30.8°C | 21.0°C | 40 mm |
| September | 26.5°C | 17.6°C | 63 mm |
| October | 22.4°C | 13.9°C | 77 mm |
| November | 17.3°C | 8.7°C | 68 mm |
| December | 14.5°C | 6.0°C | 32 mm |
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46/100 · average · 78th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
8.4% in 2025
9.1% in Q2 2026
€10.9 per m² a month in 2024
€3,008 per m² in Q2 2026
83.5 years in 2023
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for retirees: Granollers (67), Sant Cugat del Vallès (63), Santa Coloma de Gramenet (61)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Better nearby for students: Tarragona (61), Barcelona (60), Girona (56)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Barcelona (83), Sant Cugat del Vallès (72), Girona (71)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Vilanova i la Geltrú (70), Mollet del Vallès (64), Granollers (63)
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Lleida (72), Reus (58), Manresa (57)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Better nearby for families with children: Sant Cugat del Vallès (58), Viladecans (56), Cerdanyola del Vallès (54)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
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Compared with El Prat de Llobregat; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €794 a month
Compare with El Prat de Llobregat70 m²: €958 a month
Compare with El Prat de Llobregat70 m²: €639 a month
Compare with El Prat de Llobregat70 m²: €703 a month
Compare with El Prat de Llobregat70 m²: €896 a month
Compare with El Prat de Llobregat70 m²: €712 a month
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