In it debate between the two most populated cities in Spain The appearance of Which of the two is the best to live. The capital is perceived as something more castiza, as a destination in which social life is somewhat more intense due to an inexhaustible cultural agenda, a more frantic rhythm and that custom of going out through the best bars during the highest hours of the night. For its part, Barcelona offers the ability to mix a Mediterranean and Cosmopolitan destination, in which the sea, the best climate and a quieter life are the order of the day. That’s why, The streets are full of debates with arguments of all kinds. Some defend that in Madrid you never get bored, while others argue that in Barcelona you live better.
Also The conflict related to labor opportunities comes into play. While Madrid It concentrates without the venues of the best companies, public and multinational institutions, which means that it is seen as A city with more professional options; Barcelona It has gained ground in sectors such as design, technology and innovation, thanks to its ambitious international projection.
Access to housing in Madrid and Barcelona: a very complex theme
Of course, we must not let it fall into oblivion The question of language and cultural identity. If it is not in Catalonia, all Spaniards assume that only Spanish is spoken and that The Spanish identity is the most present. On the side of the Catalan land, of course, the coexistence between the official language and the co -official can be seen by some as a synonym for cultural wealth, as can also cause the rejection of those who fear feeling excluded if they do not speak Catalan. To this we must also add the issue of politics: tensions between Catalan independence and central government They have marked differences in the perception that people have from both cities.
And the last, although surely they will be many more things, prices. It is true that both Madrid and Barcelona are expensive, especially as access to housing It refers. The city is cheaper than the capital in this regardalthough this has also changed over the years. Therefore, several defend that living in the Madrid city implies more expenses in rentals or with a mortgage contract, but it is also seen as the one that has better salaries than Barcelona. However, others believe that in Barcelona itself is paid more for the quality of life and that, in addition, it is lucky to have all the most ” by hand ‘services. In fact, The price of housing has experiencedTHE GREATEST UP IN 18 YEARSDuring the first quarter of 2025.
Joao Félix reveals where he would live between Madrid or Barcelona
The social networks are full of messages of all kinds that reveal personal experiences and opinions about this social, cultural, political and economic conflict. These types of comments usually generate the most heated discussions and high levels of audience. Nevertheless, When this is most famous, all Spaniards are paralyzed and positioned in favor or against of the judgments of those who are more recognized throughout Spain.
A clear example of this are the Figures linked to the world of sport,especially football For lift passions of all kinds. Joao Félixex -delantero of Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona, has been one of the last ones that has ruled on this subject and He has revealed which city would choose to live in Madrid and Barcelona. These statements made them in 2024, when I was still assigned from the rojiblanco team to the whole culé teamand his answer left Without words to Blaugranas.
“There is more privacy in Madrid”
The Portuguese response was clear: “Madrid is more prepared to receive famous people, since they have more privacy than in Barcelona”. It is true that the Ciudal City has been like since it was small because it has beach, but “In Barcelona, if you want to live in a house and want to have a private condominium you have no options”. He reflected that his teammates do not have and that they cannot live in those private properties.
The revelation that Joao Félix makes about Barcelona also has to do with the services sector, specifically with those in which food is served. “For example, you go to a restaurant and have no parking lot”he explains. However, in Madrid “You go to any restaurant and you have a parking lot, and you also have private condominiums to live,”.
Although he assures that he is “Very comfortable” In the city, he also declares that he can be very calm because of the properties he has in Madrid living in Barcelona, something that suggests that he would not happen. “I have a house there right now. I have the keys of the car … I have everything here but nothing happens. That is why, I think Madrid is better in that issue of living, of being quieter”argues.