This is how the price rises in Catalonia in 2026 will hit your pocket

In 2026, Catalonia will see increases in housing, transport and services. Tolls and public transport will rise more than wages. Find out how these changes will affect your day-to-day life. Which services are becoming more expensive? Do not miss the details.

The start of 2026 brings a widespread rise in prices in Catalonia, which will particularly affect housing, food and transport. Experts predict that these increases will outpace wage growth, while the Euribor stabilises and mortgages remain expensive. The property market continues to offer no respite, with high prices and little prospect of relief.

As for tolls, drivers will notice a 3% increase on the sections that remain active. For example, crossing the Vallvidrera tunnels will cost 4.70 euros, 14 cents more than the previous year, and will exceed 5 euros at peak times. The Túnel del Cadí will rise to 14.5 euros, 40 cents more, and travelling on the Pau Casals motorway between Castelldefels and Sitges will cost 8.42 euros, although residents whose travel is compulsory will pay half.

Public transport in the Barcelona metropolitan area is also becoming more expensive. The T-Usual pass, the most widely used, goes from 22 to 22.80 euros a month. The T-Casual, valid for ten journeys, rises from 12.55 to 13 euros. The single ticket increases from 2.65 to 2.90 euros.

In Barcelona, the taxi flag-fall rises from 2.75 to 2.80 euros. On Rodalies, although price is not the main problem, the 20-euro flat fare remains and a new 60-euro monthly pass is introduced, with a discount for those under 26.

The Bicing service keeps its subscriptions, but increases the price per journey. Electric bicycles will cost 0.40 euros for the first 30 minutes, while mechanical ones, after the free half-hour, go from 0.70 to 0.81 euros for each 30-minute period.

According to the INE, households allocate 32.4 euros out of every 100 to housing, water, electricity, gas and fuels. The shopping basket accounts for 15.8% of spending, and outings to restaurants and hotels for 9.9%. Barcelona City Council says that most public and private rates for 2026 will remain frozen or adjusted to the CPI, except for certain specific services.

Barcelona Zoo raises its general admission from 21.40 to 23 euros, 7% more after seven years without changes. Park Güell keeps paid admission at 18 euros, although it remains free for those enrolled in the Gaudir Més programme.

Cremation services at Barcelona Cemeteries will increase by 8% in 2026, reaching 441.44 euros, and will continue to rise in subsequent years. Commercial and industrial waste collection is also adjusted to the CPI, with an increase of 2.4%.