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Living in Bigues i Riells del Fai

In Bigues i Riells del Fai, the statutory reference rent is €7.40 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3.8% (2026).

Bigues i Riells del Fai had 10,139 residents at the start of 2025 and is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate was 3.82% in June 2026. The nearest airport was BCN, 44.1 km away, with 163 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.5% in June 2025.

Last checked 2026-09-2430 sources

Population10,139people1 Jan 2025Official source · Bigues i Riells del Fai - official stats
Median gross salary (region)2,261EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Average net rent7.4EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 — 45% aboveOfficial source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Unemployment rate3.82%country median 4.4% — 13% belowIndependent source · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026
Recorded crime6,350incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024Regional figureOfficial source · Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-2
PM2.5, annual mean12µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ))

Pricier rent than 79% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 65% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 89% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Bigues i Riells del Fai?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SpainNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bigues i Riells del Fai.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

Average net cold rent is 7.4 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 7.4 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es3
What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bigues i Riells del Fai recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€20
Mobile plan, 10 GB€12
Net rent across major citiesBigues i Riells del Fai highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Bigues i Riells del Fai highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Madrid€14.00
Barcelona€13.70
Bilbao€11.50
Bigues i Riells del Fai€7.40
Alicante€7.10
Murcia€5.80
Show the other 6 cities
Palma€9.80
Málaga€9.60
Seville€9.20
Valencia€8.20
Zaragoza€7.70
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria€7.30
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited20 EUR/month30 Sept 2026DIGI 300 Mbps fibre5Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB12 EUR/month30 Sept 2026DIGI 100GB mobile plan4Official · national market
Dwellings4,416 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Main residence dwellings3,450 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings966 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.4 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es3Official

Is Bigues i Riells del Fai a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–63%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 43–65%
Family58%strong on family, weak on education · range 47–69%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–66%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 444 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.4 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The unemployment rate is about 3.8 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.82 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202630
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Bigues i Riells del Fai is 3.8%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability93.47 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202519Official
People in employment4,341 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,261 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.82 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202630Independent

What does a salary buy in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,261 (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,302of €1,778 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions.€1,778
Rent, 60 m²€7.40/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31− €444
Internet€20 · official · DIGI 300 Mbps fibre · 2026-09-30− €20
Mobile plan€12 · official · DIGI 100GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €12
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,302
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Bigues i Riells del Fai Salary needed to live in Bigues i Riells del Fai

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bigues i Riells del Fai. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)

Job SearchUnemployment ClaimTraining
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bigues i Riells del Fai. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBigues i Riells del Fai highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bigues i Riells del Fai highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Pamplona7,766
Alicante7,419
Murcia5,289
Córdoba5,095
Melilla5,090
Vitoria-Gasteiz4,916
Cartagena4,578
Castellón de la Plana4,251
Elche4,043
Lorca3,706
Logroño3,690
Burgos3,628
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents6,350 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-21Official · regional context

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport163 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat17Official
Nearest airportBCN13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv18Official
Distance to nearest airport44.1 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bigues i Riells del Fai. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas — public language education network — State Language Course

Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports / autonomous education authorities

For adult language learners, residents.

In Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ))8

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SpainAnnual PM2.5 in Bigues i Riells del Fai is 12.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ))6Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ))7Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ))8Official · nearest-station reading

Population and city profile

How many people live in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The published population was 10,139 people in January 2025. Source: Bigues i Riells del Fai - official stats2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area28.57 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es20Official
Foreign residents504 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.16Official
Female residents4,917 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)11Official
Male residents5,032 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)11Official
Population10,139 people1 Jan 2025Bigues i Riells del Fai - official stats2Official

International community in Bigues i Riells del Fai

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL9,558100.0%
Spain8,88192.9%
South America2222.3%
European Union (without Spain)1701.8%
Africa1071.1%
Rent of Europe700.7%
Central America and Caribbean480.5%
Asia370.4%
North America170.2%
Oceania60.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Citizenship

Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL9,558100.0%
Spanish9,14295.6%
European Union (without Spain)1421.5%
South America820.9%
Africa650.7%
Rent of Europe560.6%
Central America and Caribbean320.3%
Asia290.3%
North America50.1%
Oceania50.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,453 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Labour force4,911 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official

Alternatives for people set on Bigues i Riells del Fai

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana as a Bigues i Riells del Fai alternative in the same region

3 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Unemployment: 3.5% Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs 3.8% Bigues i Riells del Fai−8%
  • Residents: 7,953 Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs 10,139 Bigues i Riells del Fai−22%
  • Rent: €7.20/m² Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs €7.40/m² Bigues i Riells del Faisame level
  • Nearest airport: 41.4 km Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs 44.1 km Bigues i Riells del Fai−6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,261 Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs €2,261 Bigues i Riells del Faisame level
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 6,350 Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs 6,350 Bigues i Riells del Faisame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³ Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana vs 12.0 µg/m³ Bigues i Riells del Faisame level
Full comparisonMore about Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana

Elda as a Bigues i Riells del Fai alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 438 km, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 55,222 Elda vs 10,139 Bigues i Riells del Fai+445%
  • Rent: €4.00/m² Elda vs €7.40/m² Bigues i Riells del Fai−46%
  • Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Elda vs €2,261 Bigues i Riells del Fai−17%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,318 Elda vs 6,350 Bigues i Riells del Faino percentage
  • Nearest airport: 30.0 km Elda vs 44.1 km Bigues i Riells del Fai−32%
Full comparisonMore about Elda

Cities near Bigues i Riells del Fai

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Granollers Commuting Zone · 9.5 km away
Rent
8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Mollet del Vallès Commuting Zone · 15.9 km away
Rent
7.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Sabadell Commuting Zone · 17.4 km away
Rent
7.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Terrassa Commuting Zone · 22.2 km away
Rent
8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
El Masnou Commuting Zone · 23.3 km away
Rent
9.6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Premià de Mar Commuting Zone · 23.7 km away
Rent
8.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Mataró Commuting Zone · 24.8 km away
Rent
8.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31

Alternative cities in Spain

Other cities in Spain to compare with Bigues i Riells del Fai, nearest in population first.

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Alcaudete10,129 residentsMasquefa10,120 residentsVilanova de Arousa10,159 residentsZumaia10,160 residentsSant Vicenç de Castellet10,164 residentsAlcanar10,104 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bigues i Riells del Fai under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Regional reception programmes (aulas de enlace Madrid / aules d acollida Catalonia etc). How to enrol a child (educacionfpydeportes.gob.es).

A country-wide rule for Spain; Bigues i Riells del Fai's school authority applies it locally.

Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.

Is Bigues i Riells del Fai part of Barcelona?

Bigues i Riells del Fai is in the published commuting zone of Barcelona; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Barcelona city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source9

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The published population was 10,139 people in January 2025. Source: Bigues i Riells del Fai - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

Average net cold rent is 7.4 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 518 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ)).

What is the unemployment rate in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The unemployment rate is about 3.8 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The median gross salary is 2,261 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

Is Bigues i Riells del Fai a good place to live?

Bigues i Riells del Fai may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Bigues i Riells del Fai part of Barcelona?

Bigues i Riells del Fai is in the published commuting zone of Barcelona; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Bigues i Riells del Fai?

Granollers, Mollet del Vallès, Sabadell, Terrassa, El Masnou are near Bigues i Riells del Fai. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

How many people born in Spain live in Bigues i Riells del Fai?

The official country of birth distribution records 8,881 people (92.9%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Bigues i Riells del Fai, Spain: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 28156050ef084383ddbc43f5ce3badec]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/bigues-i-riells-del-fai/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Bigues i Riells del Fai, Spain: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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  3. cdn.mivau.gob.es cdn.mivau.gob.es · checked 2026-08-26
  4. DIGI 100GB mobile plan digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
  5. DIGI 300 Mbps fibre digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
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  7. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station GRANOLLERS (FRANCESC MACIÀ)) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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