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The man said Europe is far more expensive than India after revealing his costly Barcelona Airbnb stay. (AI-generated representative image)
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Moneycontrol•27-09-2026, 15:21
Indian Founder Stunned by Rs 3.5 Lakh Weekly Airbnb Cost in Barcelona
  • •Indian founder Shiv Pratap Singh shared his shock at paying Rs 3.5 lakh for a one-week stay in a 3BHK Airbnb in Barcelona.
  • •Singh provided a video tour of the apartment, highlighting its living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a spacious balcony.
  • •He noted that while the kitchen had appliances, guests were responsible for their own groceries.
  • •Singh used the high cost to compare living expenses between European countries and India, stating Europe is significantly more expensive.
  • •The video sparked discussion, with Singh clarifying the Rs 3.5 lakh was for a week, not a month, and users debating salary comparisons between India and Barcelona.

Key Questions Answered

The three-bedroom Airbnb apartment in Barcelona, Spain, cost an Indian founder named Shiv Pratap Singh Rs 3.5 lakh rupees for a one-week stay.

The apartment featured a living room with a sofa, dining table, and mounted TV, along with a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and an oven. It also included three bedrooms with wardrobes, bathrooms, and a spacious balcony large enough to host a get-together of about 20 people.

Viewers of the viral video questioned whether the Rs 3.5 lakh amount was a monthly rental price or the cost for the entire duration. Singh subsequently clarified in the comments that the Rs 3.5 lakh charge was exclusively for a single week.