Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £6 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.03 (£3.40) | £3.87 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (£0.93) | £1.20 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (£2.61) | £3.27 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (£1.69) | £2.36 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £5.27 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (£1.89) | £2.35 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (£1.26) | £1.03 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (£1.12) | £4.84 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (£1.73) | £1.79 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (£0.83) | £1.34 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,741 (£1,468) | £953 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,379 (£1,162) | £1,073 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£128) | £297 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,080 (£911) | £702 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €953 (£804) | £544 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (£81) | £125 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£24) | £25 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €313 (£264) | £418 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£92) | £129 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £13 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (£62) | £69 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (£33) | £37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£73) | £99 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (£90) | £52 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,676 (£26,711) | £17,412 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (£1.47) | £1.52 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (£27) | £65 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £19 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (£4.59) | £2.31 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £4.96 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (£50) | £94 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.30 (£4.47) | £2.68 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (£2.20) | £1.57 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (£2.85) | £4.18 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (£1.79) | £2.17 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (£1.97) | £1.68 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£20) | £13 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (£35) | £61 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£15) | £15 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (£39) | £83 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (£47) | £72 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£11) | £7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (£3.19) | £3.57 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.68 (£4.79) | £4.42 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €531 (£448) | £502 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.21) | £0.09 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (£46) | £50 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.78 (£4.88) | £11 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 972 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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