Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain

Summary of cost of living in Barcelona

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]1,632,033 (€3,664)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]866,963 (€1,947)
  • Barcelona is the 3rd most expensive city in Spain (3 out of 15)
  • Cost of living in Barcelona is cheaper than in 56% of cities in Western Europe (44 out of 78)
  • Cost of living in Barcelona is cheaper than in 51% of cities in the World (121 out of 236)
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List of prices in Barcelona
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
EUR ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €18 (ARS $ [BM]7,920)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €10 (ARS $ [BM]4,285)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.08 (ARS $ [BM]1,819)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.03 (ARS $ [BM]459)
12 eggs, large €3.34 (ARS $ [BM]1,489)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.14 (ARS $ [BM]955)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6 (ARS $ [BM]2,717)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.05 (ARS $ [BM]914)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.80 (ARS $ [BM]800)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.01 (ARS $ [BM]448)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €8 (ARS $ [BM]3,368)
2 liters of coca-cola €1.98 (ARS $ [BM]880)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.06 (ARS $ [BM]474)
Housing Update prices
EUR ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,589 (ARS $ [BM]707,846)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,095 (ARS $ [BM]487,861)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €140 (ARS $ [BM]62,356)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,021 (ARS $ [BM]454,600)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €785 (ARS $ [BM]349,825)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €105 (ARS $ [BM]46,569)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €28 (ARS $ [BM]12,461)
40” flat screen tv €399 (ARS $ [BM]177,542)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €112 (ARS $ [BM]50,038)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €10 (ARS $ [BM]4,491)
Hourly rate for cleaning help €11 (ARS $ [BM]5,050)
Clothes Update prices
EUR ARSX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €88 (ARS $ [BM]39,004)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €31 (ARS $ [BM]13,796)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €96 (ARS $ [BM]42,873)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €110 (ARS $ [BM]49,067)
Transportation Update prices
EUR ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €25,966 (ARS $ [BM]11,565,081)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.80 (ARS $ [BM]800)
Monthly ticket public transport €35 (ARS $ [BM]15,751)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €18 (ARS $ [BM]7,879)
Personal Care Update prices
EUR ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €10 (ARS $ [BM]4,249)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €6 (ARS $ [BM]2,872)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €61 (ARS $ [BM]27,377)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.57 (ARS $ [BM]2,483)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.49 (ARS $ [BM]1,110)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.04 (ARS $ [BM]1,354)
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.94 (ARS $ [BM]864)
Tube of toothpaste €1.98 (ARS $ [BM]882)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €25 (ARS $ [BM]11,067)
Entertainment Update prices
EUR ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €37 (ARS $ [BM]16,693)
2 tickets to the movies €18 (ARS $ [BM]7,801)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €43 (ARS $ [BM]19,068)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €54 (ARS $ [BM]23,952)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €13 (ARS $ [BM]5,699)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.44 (ARS $ [BM]1,532)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.95 (ARS $ [BM]2,205)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €444 (ARS $ [BM]197,704)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.20 (ARS $ [BM]88)
1 month of gym membership in business district €51 (ARS $ [BM]22,592)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.12 (ARS $ [BM]2,281)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,439 prices entered by 181 different people.
Latest price update: March 30, 2023

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